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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the June 21 NEET-UG re-test, assuring strict security, smooth conduct, and transparency after the earlier paper leak controversy.

Dharmendra Pradhan reviews re-NEET preparations, assures students of error-free exam

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviewed preparations for the June 21 NEET-UG re-test, assuring strict security, smooth conduct, and transparency after the earlier paper leak controversy.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday reviewed preparations for the June 21 NEET-UG re-test and assured candidates that measures have been put in place to ensure the examination is conducted smoothly, securely and without errors.
He also appealed to the candidates to focus on their studies, asserting that the government is taking extra precautions this time, from question paper setting to their delivery at the examination centres.
The minister assessed the readiness of the examination system and reviewed the measures being undertaken to ensure the smooth, secure and transparent conduct of the NEET-UG re-test.
During the review meeting at the headquarters of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Pradhan emphasised the importance of maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and integrity throughout the examination process, sources said.
He said special attention has been given to safeguarding every stage of the process, from the preparation of question papers to the secure transportation and timely delivery of examination materials to centres across the country, they added.
Pradhan also said that meetings have been held under the Cabinet secretary, and all the states have been asked to cooperate with the re-examination process.
&ldquo;The NTA is going to conduct the re-NEET on June 21. We have reviewed the preparations several times. Today, I visited the NTA headquarters to review the same,&rdquo; Pradhan told reporters.
&ldquo;From the preparation of question papers to ensuring that they reach the examination centres on time, we have taken additional precautions this time,&rdquo; he added.
On May 12, the NTA cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET-UG, held on May 3 for medical admissions amid allegations of paper leak.
&ldquo;I have written to the chief ministers of all the states requesting their cooperation. Their support was there earlier as well, and I have requested them to pay even more attention this time,&rdquo; Pradhan said.
Several states have already held review meetings involving chief secretaries, DGs, district collectors and SPs, with the NTA DG participating in the discussions, the minister said.
Pradhan cited meetings in Bihar and Maharashtra, including one chaired by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, and said he also discussed the matter with Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma.
Pradhan said the Union home secretary is also expected to hold a review meeting in the coming days and that all concerned agencies are performing their assigned responsibilities.
The Centre last month strengthened the NTA by inducting new officials at the levels of joint secretary, director and deputy director, he said.
&ldquo;Both experienced and newly inducted officials have been assigned specific responsibilities. Some are handling logistics, some are supervising printing, some are coordinating with the Air Force, some with banks, some with states, while others are verifying software security," Pradhan said.
According to sources, the NTA is planning to rope in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to transport NEET question papers for the June 21 re-test, as authorities tighten security following the paper leak controversy.
Pradhan also said that agencies, including CERT-In, I4C, the Intelligence Bureau, the CBI, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Ministry of Home Affairs, are working together to address the cyber-security challenges.
"All these cyber protection agencies have been brought together and put to work," he said.
Expressing confidence in the arrangements, Pradhan said the re-examination will be conducted across 551 cities through 5,435 centres, including 14 centres outside India.
&ldquo;All arrangements are being completed. We have taken up this responsibility seriously. The NTA will certainly succeed in conducting the re-examination smoothly," he said.
Seeking to reassure the students and parents, the minister urged the candidates to focus on their preparation and not worry about the conduct of the examination.
&ldquo;We had earlier assured students that we would conduct an error-free examination and I want to reassure them now. We will also ensure that the results are declared on time so that students do not lose valuable learning time,&rdquo; he said.
"I want to tell the students &ndash; focus on your studies. We will conduct the re-NEET smoothly and without errors. Please cooperate with us,&rdquo; Pradhan added.
On security arrangements, including the possible use of the Air Force, the minister said the issue is being monitored at the highest levels of government.
"I have discussed the issue with Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. I will meet the Health Minister J P Nadda this evening. The finance ministry is also monitoring the matter. I am confident that we will fulfil our responsibilities," Pradhan said.
"Challenges existed earlier and they continue to exist. But all arrangements are in place this time," he added.
The minister also said that states have been asked to make suitable arrangements keeping local weather conditions in mind.
"We have asked the states to take all such factors into account. District magistrates, SPs and the concerned authorities are being instructed to make appropriate arrangements," he said.
"Our DG is directly interacting with almost all the district collectors. Through chief ministers and state governments, we are identifying areas that may require special attention," Pradhan added.
On the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG held on May 3 that was cancelled, Pradhan said the CBI is continuing its investigation into the matter.
"The CBI is getting to the root of what went wrong and where. I have complete faith in the CBI," Pradhan said.
"We have requested the agency to take strict action against those found guilty. Their criminal liability should be established, cases should be filed against them and they should face speedy trials in fast-track courts," he said.
"They should receive exemplary punishment," the minister added.
Pradhan also said that the NTA has been directed to examine legal remedies against the entities that breached contractual obligations.
"Some parties had agreements and commitments with us but breached them and violated our trust. We have directed the NTA to examine the legal aspects and assess whether civil liability cases can be filed against them. Legal advice is being sought on the matter," he said.
Referring to reports that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally monitoring the issue, Pradhan said the matter is receiving attention at the highest levels of government.
"When so many senior leaders of the government get involved, it is because the prime minister himself is concerned about the matter."
The prime minister wants to reassure the students through these administrative arrangements. The trust of students and parents is important to us."
The mistakes that occurred earlier will not be repeated. We will conduct the re-examination properly," Pradhan said.

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh, who died by suicide in Nagpur after the NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled, left behind a note expressing fear and anxiety over appearing for the retest.

'Don't have courage for retest, sorry Mummy, Papa': NEET aspirant's note found days after suicide

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh, who died by suicide in Nagpur after the NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled, left behind a note expressing fear and anxiety over appearing for the retest.

Days after an 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Madhya Pradesh allegedly died by suicide in Maharashtra's Nagpur, her family discovered a handwritten note in which she apologised to her parents and expressed fear about appearing for the re-examination of the medical entrance test.
Akanksha Chaturvedi, a native of Mauganj district in Madhya Pradesh, had appeared for the NEET-UG examination on May 3 and was reportedly confident of securing a high score. However, the cancellation of the exam following allegations of a paper leak left her distressed, according to her family.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the May 3 NEET-UG 2026 examination on May 12 after allegations of a paper leak surfaced. A re-examination was subsequently scheduled for June 21. Around 23 lakh candidates had registered for the test.
Akanksha was preparing for NEET at a coaching institute in Nagpur, where her family was also residing.
According to police, on May 20, Akanksha told her family during lunch that she was not hungry and would eat later before going to her room. Around 3 pm, family members found her hanging inside the room. No suicide note was recovered at the time.
Several days later, while sorting through her books and study material, the family found a handwritten note, which was submitted to the Ambazari police on June 1.
In the note, Akanksha wrote, "Mummy, Papa...you had trust in me that I would study and become a doctor. But I do not have the courage to appear for a retest. In the first test, I was about to score good marks. But there is no guarantee that I will score good marks again. Sorry, Mummy, Papa, I have ruined everything for both of you."
Deputy Commissioner of Police Nityanand Jha said the note has been made part of the investigation.
"The girl ended her life in Nagpur, where the entire family was residing. The note surfaced when the family members were rummaging through her books. It has been submitted to the police, and investigation is now underway to ascertain all circumstances related to the case," Jha said.
According to police, the note indicates that Akanksha was anxious about taking the examination again. Investigators said she apologised to her parents and expressed uncertainty about repeating the process despite expecting a strong performance in the original examination.
Her father, Krishna Kumar Chaturvedi, a small farmer who also worked as a cook in Nagpur to support the family, told police that his daughter had returned from the May 3 examination feeling optimistic and believed she would score more than 650 marks.
However, family members later observed a significant change in her behaviour as she became increasingly disturbed after reports of the paper leak and the announcement of a retest.
An official from Ambazari police station said statements of family members have been recorded and further investigation is underway.
"All aspects mentioned in the note are being examined," the official said.

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a protest in Delhi on June 6 demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET and CBSE controversy.

Open to dialogue with govt, opposition; CBSE transfers 'eyewash': CJP

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a protest in Delhi on June 6 demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET and CBSE controversy.

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) on Wednesday said it was ready for a dialogue with both the government and the Opposition over its demands, even as it prepared for a protest in the national capital later this week demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET and CBSE fiasco.
Addressing the party's first press conference at the Constitution Club of India here, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das, an independent journalist, dismissed the government's transfer of CBSE chairperson Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta on Tuesday as an "eyewash".
The party appealed to young people from across the country to participate in the proposed protest.
"We have given an open call. Anybody can join us without a party banner. We are ready to have a dialogue with everybody, be it those in power or the Opposition," Das said, referring to CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's call for a protest on June 6.
"We are demanding accountability in the system. We have been demanding the resignation of the education minister, but no action has been taken against him till date. The transfers are being projected as action. It's not. There's a rot in the system," Das added.
On May 22, the Delhi High Court issued Das a notice alongside AAP leader Gopal Rai on a plea seeking contempt proceedings against them over an alleged "orchestrated social media campaign" against Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma, who recently withdrew from hearing the Delhi excise case.
Das said upon landing in Delhi at 8 AM on June 6, Dipke, who is pursuing higher education in the US, will head to Delhi's Parliament Street Police Station to seek permission for the proposed demonstration at Jantar Mantar.
Dipke, who served as a core member of AAP's social media team in the past, has announced that climate activist Sonam Wangchuk will also join him at the protest.
Referring to the possibility of police action against Dipke upon his return, another CJP spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, described by the party as a political researcher, author and filmmaker, said, "If Sonam Wangchuk could be arrested, Dipke could be arrested as well. If he's arrested, more people will rally behind us."
Responding to questions about CJP's alleged links with the AAP, CJP functionary Ashutosh Ranka said, "Our past affiliations are not important. This fight is bigger than that. CJP is bigger than an individual or any organisation."
Ranka, an alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the London School of Economics, previously worked with global consulting firm McKinsey &amp; Company in London. He has also been appointed a spokesperson for the CJP.
Dahiya said the movement reflected growing dissatisfaction among young people with the political system.
"The way this movement has captured the imagination shows that an entire generation is dissatisfied with the state of affairs," he said.
Responding to questions on the venue for the proposed protest, Ranka said the organisers were hopeful of receiving permission from the authorities.
"Jantar Mantar has historically been a site for peaceful dissent. We are confident that police will give us permission," he said.
Asked what would happen if Pradhan stepped down, fulfilling one of the movement's principal demands, Ranka said, "This is a fast-evolving situation. If Pradhan resigns in the next two days, we will update you about our position."

Punjab's government school students excel with 474 qualifying NEET, and noteworthy success in JEE mains. This reflects enhanced educational outcomes and state support.

Punjab Government Students Excel 474 Crack NEET

Highlights of Punjab's government school students' achievements as 474 qualify for NEET, and stellar performances in JEE, signaling strong educational advancements.

474 students from Punjab government schools have qualified NEET, with 265 clearing JEE Mains and 44 advancing in JEE Advanced, highlighting Punjab's educational progress.

In a remarkable achievement, Punjab's government school students have once again showcased their academic prowess, with 474 students qualifying the highly competitive National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), announced S. Harjot Singh Bains, Minister of School Education, Punjab.&nbsp;
Extending heartiest congratulations to the NEET qualifiers, S. Harjot Singh Bains wished them all the very best for their future in medical field.
While highlighting the remarkable achievements of Punjab's government school students, the Education Minister noted, &ldquo;265 students from Government Schools qualified for JEE (Mains) and 44 cleared JEE (Advanced) this year. The impressive performance of our students in competitive exams is a shining example of our government's focus on quality education. The &nbsp;remarkable achievement that speaks volumes about the hard work of our students and the dedication of their teachers."
The Education Minister emphasised that the Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab Government remains steadfast in its commitment to empowering the students to excel and reach their full potential by creating a conducive environment that allows the students to flourish. The state government would continue to work tirelessly to foster an ecosystem that identifies, supports, and nurtures talent, providing the students with access to world-class education and resources that enable them to thrive and realise their dreams.

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Bihar committed suicide in a Kota hostel, marking the city's 11th student suicide this year. His suicide note indicated no family or exam stress.

Tragic Suicide of NEET aspirant in Kota Hostel

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Bihar tragically committed suicide in a Kota hostel room. His note mentioned no family or NEET exam stress, adding to the growing student suicide concern in the city.

NEET aspirant found dead, another young dream silenced in Kota hostel

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Bihar committed suicide in Kota. His note indicated no family or exam pressure. It's Kota's 11th student suicide this year.

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant from Bihar allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his hostel room here in the early hours of Tuesday, police said.
In a suicide note recovered from his room, the student said neither his family nor his preparation for NEET-UG was the reason behind his extreme step, police said.
The student, a native of Chapra in Bihar, was preparing for NEET-UG at a coaching institute here for around a year and living in a hostel in the Landmark City area, Circle Inspector, Kunhadi police station, Arvind Bhardwaj said.
Before taking the extreme step, the student sent a WhatsApp message to his sister, who then called the hostel caretaker and asked him to check her brother's room, Bharadwaj said.
The caretaker knocked on the door of the teenager's room but did not receive any response. He then informed police, who rushed to the spot and broke open the door. The student was found hanging inside the room, the circle inspector said.
Though the ceiling fan in the hostel room was equipped with an anti-suicide device, the student managed to tie the rope that he used to hang himself to an iron hook above the device, he added.
A suicide note was recovered from the room. In the note, the student said that neither his family nor NEET was to be blamed for his decision. He, however, did not disclose the reason, Bhardwaj said.
He said the student also requested that his name, family details or photograph not be shared with the media, he said.
The reason behind the student's extreme step is yet to be ascertained, he added.
Bhardwaj said the body has been kept at the MBS Hospital mortuary for post-mortem, which will be conducted after his family members reach here.
This is the 11th suicide by a student in Kota, the country's coaching hub, this year. The number stood at 17 last year.

CBI made the first arrest of a candidate in the paper leak case.

NEET-UG paper leak: first student arrested by CBI

CBI made the first arrest of a candidate in the paper leak case.

The CBI has arrested two more persons, including a candidate, from Patna in the NEET-UG paper leak case, taking the total number of arrests by the agency to 11, officials said on Tuesday.
This is the first time the CBI has arrested a candidate in connection with the alleged irregularities in NEET-UG, they said.
NEET-UG aspirant Sunny, who hails from Nalanda, and the father of another candidate Ranjit Kumar, who is from Gaya, have been arrested, they said.
The CBI has so far arrested eight people in the Bihar NEET-UG paper leak case, one each in connection with alleged exam manipulation in Gujarat's Latur and Godhra, and one from Dehradun in connection with general conspiracy, the officials said.
The agency had earlier arrested the principal and vice principal of Jharkhand's Hazaribagh-based Oasis school in the case and two persons who allegedly provided safe premises to NEET candidates where burnt question papers were recovered by the Bihar Police.
The CBI, which is probing the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam, has registered six FIRs.
The FIR from Bihar pertains to paper leaks while the remaining from Gujarat, Rajasthan and Maharashtra are linked to the impersonation of candidates and cheating.
The agency's own FIR on a reference from the Union Education Ministry pertains to a "comprehensive investigation" into the alleged irregularities in the examination.
NEET-UG is conducted by the NTA for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other related courses in government and private institutions. This year, the exam was conducted on May 5 at 4,750 centres in 571 cities, including 14 abroad. More than 23 lakh candidates had appeared for the test.

The Centre said the data analytics of the exam results conducted by IIT Madras showed the marks distribution followed the bell-shaped curve which is witnessed in any large-scale examination.

No mass malpractice in NEET-UG, counselling from July 3rd week: Centre to SC

The Centre said the data analytics of the exam results conducted by IIT Madras showed the marks distribution followed the bell-shaped curve which is witnessed in any large-scale examination.

The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court there was neither any indication of "mass malpractice" nor a localised set of candidates being benefitted leading to abnormal scores in NEET-UG 2024.
It said the data analytics of results of NEET-UG 2024 was conducted by IIT Madras and as per the findings given by the experts, the marks distribution follows the bell-shaped curve that is witnessed in any large-scale examination indicating no abnormality.
In an additional affidavit filed in the apex court, the Centre said for 2024-25, the counselling process for undergraduate seats will be conducted in four rounds starting from the third week of July.
Meanwhile, the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the prestigious test, also filed a separate additional affidavit in the top court and said it has carried out an analysis of distribution of marks in NEET-UG 2024 at the national, state, city and centre level.
"This analysis indicates that the distribution of marks is quite normal and there seems to be no extraneous factor, which would influence the distribution of marks," the NTA said in its affidavit, which also gave details about the system in place for ensuring confidential printing of question papers, its transportation and distribution.
A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud is scheduled to hear on Thursday a batch of pleas related to the controversy-ridden medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024, including those alleging irregularities and malpractices in the May 5 test and seeking a direction to conduct it afresh.
While hearing the matter on July 8, the apex court had observed that sanctity of NEET-UG 2024 has been "breached".
In its additional affidavit filed on Wednesday, the Centre said pursuant to the apex court's direction, the Ministry of Education had made a request to the Director of IIT Madras to undertake comprehensive data analytics of the result of candidates who appeared in NEET-UG 2024.
"It is submitted that pursuant thereto an exhaustive and elaborate technical evaluation of the data pertaining to the NEET-UG 2024 examination was carried out by IIT Madras, using the parameters like marks distribution, city-wise and centre-wise rank distribution and candidates spread over marks-range, and the following findings have been given by the experts of the IIT Madras&hellip;," it said.
The affidavit said as per findings given by IIT Madras, the marks distribution follows the bell-shaped curve that is witnessed in any large-scale examination indicating no abnormality. "The analysis shows that there is neither any indication of mass malpractice nor a localised set of candidates being benefitted leading to abnormal scores," it said, while quoting the findings given by the experts of IIT Madras.
The affidavit said as per findings given by the experts of IIT Madras, there is an overall increase in the marks obtained by the students, specifically in the range of 550 to 720.
"This increase is seen across the cities and centres. This is attributed to 25 per cent reduction in syllabus. In addition, candidates obtaining such high marks are spread across multiple cities and multiple centers, indicating very less likelihood of malpractice," it said. Regarding counselling, the Centre said for 2024-25, the counselling process will be conducted in four rounds starting from the third week of July.
"For any candidate, if it is found that he/she has been the beneficiary of any malpractice, candidature of such person would be cancelled at any stage during the counselling process or even afterwards," it said.
The Centre said in respect of steps which are required to be taken in future to ensure that exam process is made more robust and insulant to any kind of malpractice, it has established a high-level committee of experts to recommend effective measures for the conduct of transparent, smooth and fair examinations by the NTA.
The NEET-UG 2024 was taken up on May 5 by 23.33 lakh students at 4,750 centres in 571 cities, including in 14 cities overseas.
The Centre and the NTA, in their earlier affidavits filed in the apex court, had said that scrapping the exam would be "counterproductive" and "seriously jeopardise" lakhs of honest candidates in the absence of any proof of large-scale breach of confidentiality.
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) is conducted by the NTA for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other related courses in government and private institutions across the country.

The court has asked the NTA to disclose the steps taken so far for the identification of beneficiaries of wrongdoings.

Supreme Court says NEET re-exam should be last resort, seeks details on paper leak

The court has asked the NTA to disclose the steps taken so far for the identification of beneficiaries of wrongdoings.

The Supreme Court on the 8th of July said that it was not completely against conducting a re-exam of the NEET-UG paper, but stressed that it should be the last resort.
While hearing a clutch of petitions seeking a re-test of the medical entrance examination, the bench led by Chief Justice Chandrachud observed that there was a need to gauge the extent of the paper leak as it could also impact the honest students.
The court also acknowledged that questions were leaked on social media and via popular messaging apps like Telegram and WhatsApp at least 24 hours before the May 5 exam, but pointed to a lack of clarity over its spread.&nbsp;
"One thing is clear... questions were leaked. The sanctity of the exam has been compromised... This is beyond doubt. Now we have to establish the extent of the leak," the Chief Justice said.
"We have to be careful while ordering a re-test. We are dealing with the careers of lakhs of students."
"You don't cancel because some students cheated. We must be careful..."
The apex court has also asked the Centre and the National Testing Agency to respond to certain specific queries and posted the matters for further hearing on July 11.&nbsp;
The Court also asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a status report on the investigation into the paper leak cases.
It said the NTA must disclose about the steps taken so far for identification of beneficiaries of wrongdoings.
Referring to legal position on ordering re-test, the top court said it will have to be "scrutinised whether the alleged breach has taken place at systemic level, whether the breach has affected integrity of the entire exam process and whether it is possible to segregate the beneficiaries of fraud from the untainted students".
"In a situation where breach affects the entirety of process and it is not possible to segregate the beneficiaries from others, it may be necessary to order a re-test," said the bench, also comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.
It said the NTA must disclose about the steps taken so far for identification of beneficiaries of wrongdoings.

The government further said that cancelling the exam would jeopardise the future of lakhs of students who attempted the exam with honesty. 

Centre tells SC not rational to conduct NEET-UG re-exam, says 'no proof of large-scale irregularities'

The government further said that cancelling the exam would jeopardise the future of lakhs of students who attempted the exam with honesty.&nbsp;

Amidst the controversy over the NEET paper leak, the central government informed the Supreme Court on the 5th of July that it would not be rational to scrap the medical entrance examination and hold a re-test.&nbsp;
In an affidavit, the government affirmed that there were no large-scale irregularities in the exam.
The government further said that cancelling the exam would jeopardise the future of lakhs of students who attempted the exam with honesty.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Scrapping exam in entirety would jeopardise lakhs of honest candidates,&rdquo; it said in the affidavit. &nbsp; The Centre has further stated that the CBI has been tasked with investigating the full range of allegations regarding alleged irregularities, including conspiracy, cheating, impersonation, and breach of trust.
"The Union of India duly appreciates that the confidentiality of the question papers is the utmost priority in any examination and that if, due to some criminality at the behest of some criminal elements, the confidentiality has been breached, the Union of India submits that the said person must be dealt with sternly and with the full force of law to ensure that they are punished," the affidavit said.
The top court is scheduled to hear on July 8 a batch of pleas, including those alleging irregularities in the examination held on May 5 and seeking a direction that it be conducted afresh.
Allegations of irregularities, including paper leaks, have led to protests in several cities and sparring between rival political parties.

'On PM's advice', Rahul Gandhi alleges Opposition blocked from raising NEET issue in Parliament

Wasn't allowed to raise NEET issue in Parliament, direction came from Prime Minister: Rahul Gandhi

&nbsp;In a video message shared from his 'X' handle on June 28, 2024 Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to debate the issue and give the students the respect they deserve.

Asserting the INDIA bloc wants a constructive debate on the NEET issue, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Friday said it is unfortunate that they were not allowed to raise it in the Parliament. &nbsp;In a video message shared from his 'X' handle, Gandhi urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to debate the issue and give the students the respect they deserve. &nbsp;"The INDIA Opposition bloc wants to have a constructive debate with the Government on the NEET exam and the prevailing paper leak issue. It is unfortunate that we weren&rsquo;t allowed to do so in Parliament today. This is a serious concern that is causing anxiety to lakhs of families across India," the Congress leader said.
"We urge the Prime Minister to debate on this issue and give the students the respect they deserve," he said. &nbsp;In the video, Gandhi said the message is for all the students, who gave the NEET exam or any other exam, and said that the opposition wanted to discuss the issue but was not allowed to do so by the government.
Gandhi said the INDIA bloc parties had unanimously decided to raise the issue on Friday. &nbsp;"There was a unanimous agreement among all opposition parties that yes, a one day discussion on NEET is required and we are committed to having that discussion peacefully in a very very accommodating manner. I tried to raise it in Parliament, of course I was not allowed to speak. This is an issue that has affected two crore students," he said.
The Leader of Opposition said that 70 papers have been leaked in the last seven years. &nbsp;"It is clear there is a systemic problem. It is clear there is a huge amount of corruption and we simply cannot continue like this," Gandhi said. &nbsp;"Also the students want a resolution quickly. The idea behind the discussion was to get a resolution to this issue. It is unfortunate the government didn't want it. It seemed to me the direction was directly from the Prime Minister." "It is sad the Prime Minister of India, who should be leading the discussion and should be telling us about his opinion and what he is going to do, simply doesn't want a debate. We don't want to fight the government, we want to place our views on the table," he said.
The INDIA bloc parties on Friday gave adjournment motion notices in the Lok Sabha and notices under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha to take up a discussion on the NEET issue. &nbsp;Amid vociferous protest by the opposition, the Lok Sabha was adjourned little after 12 noon.&nbsp;
The Rajya Sabha saw protests and more than one adjournments before the opposition MPs staged a walkout as the Chairman refused to adjourn the House after Congress MP Phulo Devi Netam fainted and was taken to the hospital.&nbsp; (PTI)

The leaders of the INDIA bloc met at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi to chalk out a strategy over its conduct in the parliament.

Opposition to raise NEET, other issues in both houses of Parliament today: report 

The leaders of the INDIA bloc met at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in Delhi to chalk out a strategy over its conduct in the parliament.

Leaders of the INDIA Opposition bloc have decided to raise the NEET issue in both houses of Parliament on Friday and members will give notices in this regard, sources have said.
The decision was taken at a meeting of the INDIA bloc floor leaders on Thursday, they said, adding that Opposition members are set to file adjournment notices in the Lok Sabha and under Rule 267 in the Rajya Sabha.
The leaders of various parties have also decided to hold a protest on Monday morning before the parliamentary proceedings start, raising the issue of "political vendetta" against opposition leaders, including Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, former Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren and three West Bengal ministers, using agencies like the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Enforcement Directorate (ED) and income-tax department, the sources said.
The leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) met at Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's residence here. Besides Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule (both from the NCP-SP), Derek O'Brien (TMC), Sanjay Raut, Priyanka Chaturvedi (Shiv Sena-UBT), Sanjay Singh, Sandeep Pathak (both AAP), N K Premchandran (RSP) and Mahua Majhi (JMM) were present on the occasion.
Gandhi later said in a Facebook post that he attended the floor leaders' meeting.
"All of us are committed to unitedly raising the issues concerning people and fight for their rights," the Congress leader said in the post in Hindi.
The opposition leaders discussed a range of issues that will be jointly raised in both houses of Parliament. The issues include unemployment, price rise, misuse of central agencies, breakdown of institutions, the NEET exams and paper leaks.
With the INDIA bloc parties demanding the appointment of a deputy speaker in the Lok Sabha from the opposition ranks, the sources said they would press for their demand strongly and discuss the names for the post soon.
They are of the view that the deputy speaker's post should go to any of the principal opposition parties like the Congress, Samajwadi Party (SP), Trinamool Congress (TMC) or DMK.
"Floor leaders of INDIA parties met at INC President Sh. Mallikarjun Kharge ji's residence to chalk out the strategy for the rest of the Parliament session," Congress general secretary K C Venugopal said in a post on X.
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Indian President Droupadi Murmu spoke on alleged NEET paper leaks and said those responsible would be punished.

Opposition chants NEET slogans, President Murmu says rise above politics

Indian President Droupadi Murmu spoke on alleged NEET paper leaks and said those responsible would be punished.

The government is fully committed to investigating the recent incidents of paper leaks and ensure that the guilty are punished, President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to a joint sitting of Parliament.
Addressing the 18th Lok Sabha for the first time, the president said her government is working to create an environment to enable youth of the country dream big and achieve them.
As she mentioned steps taken by the government on the education front, some opposition members were heard shouting "NEET".
"If due to any reason there is obstruction in examinations it is not appropriate. Sanctity, transparency are a must in government recruitments and examinations," she said.
"The government is committed to conduct fair investigation and ensure the most stringent punishment to those guilty in the recent incidents of paper leak," she said.
There were incidents of paper leaks in some states earlier as well, the president said, stressing that there is need to rise above partisan politics and take strong steps at the national level.
The president added that Parliament has also made a strong law against paper leaks.
She added that the government is working to bring reforms in the examination process.
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Government sources quoted by the report said attempts are on to identify such students who are now pursuing MBBS in govt-run medical colleges.

NEET students excel on 2nd attempt from obscure centres, foul play suspected: report

Government sources quoted by the report said attempts are on to identify such students who are now pursuing MBBS in govt-run medical colleges.

Amid claims of irregularities in NEET, a new pattern of suspected foul play has been observed that is worrying the authorities.
According to a Times of India report, several students who fared poorly in the medical test, excelled in their second attempts.
Some of them took their tests at obscure centres. Two of such centres has been identified in Belagavi and a small town near Patna.
Government sources quoted by the report said attempts are on to identify such students who are now pursuing MBBS in govt-run medical colleges.
Notably, such an alleged scam was busted in a school in Gujarat's Godhra, where students' answer sheets were filled by the centre's deputy superintendent.&nbsp;
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The NTA has been in the eye of a storm over alleged paper leaks and subsequent cancellation of the UGC-NET exam and postponement of NEET-PG exams.

Oppn shouts 'shame', 'NEET' during Dharmendra Pradhan's oath-taking ceremony in Lok Sabha  

The NTA has been in the eye of a storm over alleged paper leaks and subsequent cancellation of the UGC-NET exam and postponement of NEET-PG exams.

The controversy surrounding the NEET paper leak reverberated in the Parliament during the swearing-in ceremony of newly-elected lawmakers on the 24th of June. Slogans such as 'NEET' and 'shame' were raised by the opposition members when Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan took oath as a member of Lok Sabha.&nbsp;
The NTA has been in the eye of a storm over alleged paper leaks and subsequent cancellation of the UGC-NET exam and postponement of NEET-PG exams.
The Centre had on Saturday night removed NTA Director General Subodh Kumar Singh and put him on "compulsory wait" till further orders.
The CBI on Sunday took over the probe into alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET-UG following a reference from the Union education ministry.

17 students from centres in Bihar were debarred following the detection of malpractices. These students appeared for the NEET-UG examination, which took place on May 5. 

NEET-UG 2024: 17 candidates from centres in Bihar debarred for malpractices

17 students from centres in Bihar were debarred following the detection of malpractices. These students appeared for the NEET-UG examination, which took place on May 5.&nbsp;

17 NEET-UG candidates who appeared in the May 5 exam from centres in Bihar have been debarred following the detection of malpractice, said the National Testing Agency. This comes a few hours after the CBI filed a fresh FIR in the NEET-UG paper leak case.&nbsp;
Meanwhike,&nbsp;
1,563 students were scheduled to retake the NEET-UG retest on Sunday. But, as many as 750 students did not appear for the examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said in a statement.&nbsp;
Only &nbsp;813 students gave the retest and 750 skipped the examination.&nbsp;
On June 13, an NTA notification stated that a re-examination would be conducted for the affected candidates on June 23, Sunday, between 2 to 5 PM. The result is tentatively scheduled for June 30.
The 1,563 students were allotted compensatory grace marks for the loss of time due to the late commencement of the examination in six centres across India.
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Out of 1,563 students, who were to appear for the NEET-UG retest, only 813 students appeared for the examination, while the rest skipped the retest. 

813 of 1,563 students appeared for NEET-UG retest: NTA

Out of 1,563 students, who were to appear for the NEET-UG retest, only 813 students appeared for the examination, while the rest skipped the retest.&nbsp;

1,563 students were scheduled to retake the NEET-UG retest on Sunday. But, as many as 750 students did not appear for the examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) said in a statement.&nbsp;
Only &nbsp;813 students gave the retest and 750 skipped the examination.&nbsp;
On June 13, an NTA notification stated that a re-examination would be conducted for the affected candidates on June 23, Sunday, between 2 to 5 PM. The result is tentatively scheduled for June 30.
The 1,563 students were allotted compensatory grace marks for the loss of time due to the late commencement of the examination in six centres across India.
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Rahul Gandhi said that Modi is completely helpless in front of the paper leak racket and education mafia.

NEET-PG postponed, Rahul Gandhi says 'education system ruined under Modi'

Rahul Gandhi said that Modi is completely helpless in front of the paper leak racket and education mafia.

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday over the postponement of the NEET-PG, saying it was yet "another unfortunate example that the education system has been ruined". The Union Health Ministry said on Saturday that it has decided to postpone the NEET-PG entrance examination, scheduled to be held on June 23, as a "precautionary measure" in the wake of recent allegations on the integrity of certain competitive exams.
In a post in Hindi on 'X', Gandhi said, "Now NEET-PG is also postponed. This is another unfortunate example of the education system that has been ruined under the rule of Narendra Modi." Under the BJP's rule, instead of building their careers by studying, students are forced to fight the government to save their future, he said.
"Now it is clear -- Modi, who used to silently watch the spectacle every time -- is completely helpless in front of the paper leak racket and education mafia," the former Congress chief said. "Narendra Modi's incompetent government is the biggest threat to the future of students. We have to save the future of the country from it," he added.
Facing flak over alleged irregularities in competitive exams, the Centre on Saturday shunted out National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Subodh Singh and set up a seven-member panel headed by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan to review the agency's functioning and recommend exam reforms.
On Friday, the June edition of the Joint Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (CSIR-UGC-NET) was postponed due to unavoidable circumstances and logistic issues. On Wednesday, UGC-NET was cancelled following inputs that the exam's integrity was compromised.
Opposition parties have also claimed irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET-UG, the results of which were announced by NTA on June 4. A probe into the alleged irregularities in this exam has been handed over to CBI.
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The allegations of irregularities have led to protests in several cities and sparring between political parties.

CBI to probe NEET 'irregularities'

The allegations of irregularities have led to protests in several cities and sparring between political parties.

The Centre on Saturday night announced that the probe into alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET will be handed over to the CBI for a comprehensive investigation.
The development came amid a flurry of decisions over alleged irregularities in competitive exams, including the removal of National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Subodh Singh and setting up of a seven-member panel headed by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan for exam reforms.
"Certain cases of alleged irregularities, cheating, impersonation and malpractices have been reported in NEET-UG which was conducted on May 5.
"For transparency on the conduct of the examination process, it was decided after a review that the matter be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for comprehensive investigation," a senior Education Ministry official said.
The government is committed to ensuring the sanctity of examinations and protecting the interest of students, the official said, adding any individual and organisation found to be involved in irregularities will face the strictest action.
The examination was held on May 5 across 4,750 centres and around 24 lakh candidates appeared. The results were expected to be declared on June 14 but were announced on June 4.
The allegations of irregularities have led to protests in several cities, litigation and sparring between rival political parties.
A fresh plea was filed in the Supreme Court seeking directions to the CBI and the ED to investigate the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG.
The petition, filed by 10 students who had appeared for the exam, has also sought a direction to Bihar Police to expedite the investigation in the case and file a report before the apex court.
The top court had earlier sought responses from the Centre, the NTA and others on a slew of petitions, including those seeking scrapping of the NEET-UG 2024 exam and a court-monitored probe.
The apex court had also stayed further proceedings on similar pleas pending before different high courts.
As many as 67 students scored a perfect 720, unprecedented in the NTA's history, with six from a centre in Haryana's Faridabad figuring in the list, raising suspicions about irregularities.
There was also controversy over grace marks awarded to students to make up for the loss of time at six centres. The Centre later told the apex court that the grace marks are being scrapped and these students would be given an option of a retest.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will on Sunday conduct the retest for these 1,563 candidates.
The NEET-UG examination is conducted by the NTA for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH and other related courses in government and private institutions across the country.
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NEET paper leak: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) apprehended the alleged mastermind behind the examination leak. 

NEET paper leak: police arrest alleged mastermind Ravi Atri, 'solver gang' busted

NEET paper leak: The Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) apprehended the alleged mastermind behind the examination leak.&nbsp;

The arrest of Ravi Atri, accused of orchestrating the NEET-UG 2024 exam paper leak, has sparked concerns about the fairness of one of India's toughest medical entrance exams.
Atri, from Neemka village in Greater Noida, was apprehended by the Uttar Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) amidst nationwide protests from students demanding a thorough investigation into the alleged leak.
The NEET-UG 2024 exam, held on May 5, drew attention when an unusually high number of 67 students achieved a perfect score of 720. Initially, the National Testing Agency (NTA) attributed this to grace marks given due to a faulty question and logistical delays in some exam centers. However, an investigation by Bihar police revealed a leaked exam paper, triggering widespread outrage and demands for accountability.
Ravi Atri is not new to such controversies, having a history of involvement in similar incidents across various states. His alleged modus operandi involved circulating solved question papers through a network known as the 'solver gang,' using social media platforms.
Atri's arrest follows years of suspicion surrounding his activities. He first gained notoriety in 2012 when he was arrested by the Delhi Police Crime Branch for his suspected role in leaking medical entrance exam papers. Since then, he has reportedly continued his involvement in such illegal activities.
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NEET-UGC NET row: Centre on June 22 constituted a high-level panel to ensure transparent and fair examinations.

Centre constitutes high-level panel to ensure transparent and fair conduct of exams

NEET-UGC NET row: Centre on June 22 constituted a high-level panel to ensure transparent and fair examinations.

The Ministry of Education on Saturday constituted a high-level committee of experts to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations. This has come amid the NEET and UGC-NET row.&nbsp;
The high-level panel will make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process, improvement in data Security protocols and structure and functioning of NTA.
Committee to submit its report to the Ministry within 2 months.&nbsp;
Meanwhile, the Centre on Friday operationalised a stringent law that aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations and entails provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore for offenders.
Nearly four months after President Dropadi Murmu gave assent to The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the Personnel Ministry on Friday night issued a notification, saying the provisions of the law will come into force from June 21.
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