The National Testing Agency (NTA) is holding a nationwide mock drill on June 20 to ensure a smooth NEET-UG re-examination on June 21, following paper leak allegations. NTA is reminding 23 lakh candidates to download new admit cards and warning against fraudulent communications.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on June 20, a day before the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21. The re-exam is for nearly 23 lakh candidates following allegations of a paper leak in the original May 3 test. The NTA has issued advisories to candidates regarding admit cards and cautioned against fake messages.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, citing concerns over potential misuse for exam fraud and misinformation ahead of the NEET-UG re-test. The court dismissed Telegram's challenge, ruling the ban under the IT Act is well-founded.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a verified WhatsApp channel (+91 78279 80287) for direct communication with NEET UG 2026 re-examination candidates. NTA warns against fake messages and scams, advising aspirants to use only official sources and download admit cards from the official website. The agency also stated that admit cards from the May 3 exam are invalid.
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Coimbatore died by suicide after consuming poison, reportedly due to fear and mental strain over the exam's cancellation and re-examination. She expressed her anxiety in a WhatsApp message to relatives.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Indian government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a "new trick" to stop paper leaks that punishes students instead of those responsible. The ban, ahead of the NEET UG re-examination, restricts access to the platform used by millions for study materials.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes the Modi government's temporary ban on Telegram, calling it a diversionary tactic that targets students instead of paper leak networks. He argues the ban inconveniences students using the platform for education and won't stop exam fraud.
A 23-year-old NEET aspirant, Ria, allegedly died by suicide in Dehradun's Chandrabani area on Tuesday morning. Police recovered a suicide note expressing disappointment over studies and love for her parents. Family reported no significant behavioral changes.
India has blocked Telegram until June 22, targeting cheating rackets using the platform to defraud students ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The government also ordered Telegram to disable its message-editing feature in India until June 30, preventing the creation of fake paper leak evidence.
The National Testing Agency has released admit cards for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, 2026. Candidates can download their hall tickets from neet.nta.nic.in using their application number and date of birth.
Cabinet Secretary Dr. T.V. Somanathan reviewed preparations for the NEET re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026. Emphasizing fairness and security, he stressed coordination between central and state governments, vowing strict action against any disruption attempts.
Top officials from India's Health and Education ministries, NTA, and NMC will brief a parliamentary panel on June 10 regarding the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to a paper leak.
NTA denies NEET-UG 2026 re-exam paper leak claims, calls them false and fraudulent, blaming organized cheating rackets exploiting students.
IIT Roorkee acknowledged a cloud configuration issue affecting JEE Advanced 2026 infrastructure after a researcher claimed candidate data was exposed. The institute stated data was read-only and no alteration was possible, while initiating corrective actions.
Cybersecurity researchers claim NTA's re-examination portal has vulnerabilities, potentially exposing administrative and user data. The allegations follow scrutiny of CBSE's digital evaluation system.
The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing for a PIL seeking a computer-based test for the NEET-UG re-examination, citing past dismissals and the NTA's ongoing challenges. The plea was tagged with other reform petitions and scheduled for July.
Rahul Gandhi criticizes PM Modi over the NEET UG paper leak affecting over 20 lakh medical aspirants, questioning the government's claim of 'personal supervision' by the PM, amidst Supreme Court hearings and new security measures announced for the re-examination.
ASIO chief Mike Burgess revealed the agency reviewed past terrorism investigations after raising the threat level in 2024, but a resourcing decision excluded the Bondi gunmen. The review covered the past 12 months, not the five years prior when the Akram brothers were investigated and cleared.
ASIO chief Mike Burgess revealed the agency reviewed past terrorism investigations after raising the threat level in 2024 but a resourcing decision excluded the Bondi gunmen. The review covered the past 12 months, not the five years prior when the Akram brothers were investigated.
NEET-UG 2026, taken by 24 lakh students, was cancelled due to a paper leak, causing immense financial and emotional distress to aspirants and families. A re-examination is scheduled for June 21, with investigations revealing a 'guess paper' circulation and multiple arrests.
NTA opens NEET UG 2026 re-exam correction window from May 15-21 for address and city updates. Re-exam on June 21.
NEET-UG 2026 exam, initially held on May 3, was cancelled due to allegations of paper leak and irregularities. Re-examination is scheduled for June 21. CBI investigation reveals a possible insider role, with 7 arrests made and more anticipated.
