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Repeated paper leaks have exposed NEET’s flaws, strengthening the case for restoring State-level medical entrance examinations

NEET’s promise of transparency has been overshadowed by paper leaks, security failures and growing distrust. A return to federal decentralisation is the only cure for India’s medical admissions malaise

The National Testing Agency has terminated 47 officials and plans legal and criminal action against some amid the NEET paper leak controversy. The move marks the beginning of a major institutional overhaul, with fresh recruitment and structural reforms also underway

The Supreme Court said it would closely monitor the Centre's efforts to prevent NEET paper leaks, stressing that ad hoc measures were inadequate. The government assured the court it was implementing reforms beyond the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations to strengthen the examination system

The NTA rejected discrepancy claims made by five re-NEET candidates, saying the submitted OMR images had been digitally altered or AI-generated. It warned that using fabricated records could invite cancellation of candidature, debarment and criminal action under applicable laws.,

The National Testing Agency informed the Central Information Commission that a DigiLocker-based mechanism for retrieving previous years' NEET scorecards is in its final stages. The initiative aims to provide authenticated access to old scorecards and prevent students from losing important examination records

The Supreme Court has dismissed a PIL challenging the NTA's decision to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 retest, ruling the issue "infructuous" since the fresh nationwide examination was successfully completed on June 21

Activist Sonam Wangchuk refused to end his 17-day hunger strike despite worsening health and mounting appeals from political leaders and public figures, while supporters urged the government to initiate dialogue and continued protests demanding reforms in the examination system

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