India's NEET-UG Exam Re-test Amidst Security and Protests
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- Around 2.2 million students are retaking the NEET-UG pre-medical entrance exam across India under strict security measures due to question paper leaks.
- Protests continue demanding the Education Minister's resignation over exam irregularities and student suicides.
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Around 2.2 million students are retaking the NEET-UG exam due to question paper leaks, while protests demand the Education Minister's resignation. Separately, PM Modi is in Kolkata for International Yoga Day.
Mahima Kapoor | Shakeel Sobhan AFP, AP, Reuters
Published 06/20/2026Published June 20, 2026
Some 2.2 million pre-medical aspirants are retaking the high-pressure entrance test across India today, under strict security measures. Meanwhile, PM Modi is in Kolkata for International Yoga Day. DW has more.
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Protesters are calling for the education minister's ouster over leaked papers and resultant suicides
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Further protests and demands for accountability regarding the NEET-UG exam scandal.
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India may respond to the Palestinian Embassy's call for medical aid.
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Preguntas abiertas
- Will the NTA be reformed?
- Will the Education Minister resign?
- What further measures will be taken to prevent leaks?
