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The Congress has accused the Modi government of failing to prevent exam irregularities, alleging that the UGC-NET Sociology paper held on June 30 was leaked despite being conducted in computer-based format.

The Kerala Assembly passed a resolution urging the Centre to comprehensively reform NEET and the national examination system. The UDF and LDF jointly backed the motion, rejecting BJP amendments, citing repeated exam irregularities, paper leaks and administrative failures affecting students' confidence

The National Testing Agency (NTA) successfully conducted the NEET-UG re-examination on June 21 for over 20 lakh candidates across India and abroad. Following the cancellation of the earlier exam due to a paper leak, the retest featured enhanced security, student-friendly facilities, mental health support, and extensive logistical arrangements to ensure a fair and stress-free examination process

Candidates appearing for the NEET-UG re-examination reported a tougher paper dominated by a lengthy Physics section. Kota experts noted that conceptual questions in Physics and Chemistry are expected to heavily influence the final ranks and lower overall cut-offs

A confrontation at a NEET re-examination centre in Ahmedabad’s Vastrapur area erupted over enforcement of dress code and security rules, after a candidate wearing a hijab was initially asked to remove it during frisking. Parents and political groups clashed outside the venue, alleging uneven application of rules regarding religious symbols

Medical aspirants appearing for the NEET-UG re-test expressed deep anxiety and mental exhaustion following the alleged May 3 paper leak. While students detailed logistical and psychological struggles, they expressed hope for a fair, leak-free examination process this time

The NEET-UG 2026 re-exam will be held on June 21 across India and abroad after the May 3 test was cancelled due to irregularities. The NTA has deployed extensive security measures including CCTV surveillance, AI monitoring, biometric verification, GPS-enabled transport, and over 2.5 lakh personnel to ensure a fair and transparent process for 22 lakh aspirants.

A Nagpur-based candidate was reportedly allotted an examination centre in Abu Dhabi due to an apparent NTA error ahead of Re-NEET UG 2026. The incident caused distress to the student, while officials acknowledged a technical glitch and assured corrective action

A nationwide mock drill was conducted ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination to assess preparedness and coordination. Enhanced security measures have been implemented, including at the NTA office, to ensure smooth, transparent, and secure conduct of the exam for over 22.79 lakh candidates

The Delhi High Court will deliver its verdict on June 19 regarding Telegram’s plea against the Centre’s decision to temporarily suspend its services across India ahead of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) has dismissed social media rumors of a security breach on its exam portal, clarifying the site was a training platform. ICAI assured students all candidate data and records remain completely secure

The National Testing Agency has confirmed that the NEET-UG re-examination will take place this Sunday, June 21, as scheduled. Urging candidates to ignore social media rumors, the NTA stated that robust safeguards are in place

Centre defended temporary suspension of Telegram services ahead of NEET (UG) re-examination before the Delhi High Court, citing repeated misuse for paper leaks, cyber fraud and public order risks, and emergency IT Act blocking powers were unavoidable after alternatives failed

The bigger problem isn’t the platform but the vulnerabilities within India’s examination system, where leaks often originate long before they surface on messaging apps

The Indian Air Force has executed over 200 sorties to transport NEET-UG re-test question papers to 18 regional hubs under tight paramilitary protection, as students express continued anxiety ahead of the June 21 medical entrance exam.

Telegram has approached the Delhi High Court against the Centre's temporary restriction on the messaging platform ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination. The company said more than 150 million users were affected by the order, which remains in force until June 22.

Telegram founder Pavel Durov alleged that Reliance may have been involved in efforts to ban the messaging platform in India and disrupt access abroad. An industry source rejected the claims as misinformation, saying Durov had confused Reliance Communications with Jio.

Pavel Durov said India’s temporary suspension of Telegram ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination affected over 150 million users. Authorities imposed restrictions to curb question paper leak-related malpractice, while Telegram removed channels linked to scams and leaked content

A parliamentary panel will brief officials from the Education and Health ministries, the National Testing Agency and the National Medical Commission on the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination, amid concerns over the paper leak case, exam cancellation and student welfare

BRS working president KT Rama Rao held the Centre accountable for alleged irregularities and the paper leak in NEET UG-2026, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s dismissal to restore students’ trust.