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More than 800 MBBS seats remained vacant in deemed universities across Tamil Nadu and Puducherry after NEET UG 2026 counselling. Educationists and experts blamed high tuition fees, saying financially constrained candidates were unable to afford seats despite qualifying through merit

The CBI has filed a chargesheet against Sheshrao Bajrang Suryavanshi, the 14th accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. A Delhi fast-track court scheduled the next hearing for October 22, as investigations revealed alleged security lapses

A Delhi court has sent Sheshrao Bajrang Suryavanshi, the 14th accused arrested by the CBI in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, to 14 days of judicial custody. The court also allowed the agency to investigate additional suspects identified during its probe

Union Health Minister J P Nadda said FIRs against participants in July protests would be withdrawn, with no stringent action. The government will also compensate families of NEET-UG 2026 paper-leak victims who died by suicide, sources said

The Telangana High Court directed Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences to treat a NEET-UG 2026 candidate as a local candidate after the State agreed that children of Central government employees should also be covered by the admission rule.

A Delhi court has taken cognisance of the CBI charge sheet against 13 accused in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case, finding overwhelming prima facie evidence that they formed a syndicate to leak, circulate and sell examination material for monetary gain

A Delhi court has taken cognisance of the CBI’s charge sheet in the NEET paper leak case involving 13 accused, with hearings on charges set to begin August 13. The court criticised media outlets for publishing witness names, some of whom may be minors.

The CBI alleged three NTA subject experts leaked confidential NEET-UG 2026 questions by exploiting security lapses, including inadequate frisking and CCTV monitoring. Its chargesheet names 13 accused, detailing the alleged paper leak network, investigations, arrests and subsequent examination re-conduct

AISA will launch its month-long "Gen Z Rising" campaign from Ranchi on August 7, with national president Neha Bora leading nationwide outreach on education reforms, employment and student issues following the recent Jantar Mantar protest over alleged NEET UG 2026 irregularities

KNRUHS has opened online applications for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for 2026–27. NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidates can register between August 5–12. Cut-off scores are set at 213 for General, 194 for PWD, and 177 for SC/ST/BC categories. Merit lists and seat matrix updates will follow on the official website.

The CBI found that the same experts handling NEET-UG 2026 question setting and translation memorised and shared questions with select students, enabling their wider circulation. The agency may recommend separating these roles to prevent future exam compromises

A Delhi fast-track court took cognisance of the CBI's chargesheet against 13 accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The agency will submit 20,000 pages of annexures later, while further proceedings are scheduled for August 3

Opposition leaders criticised the BJP over the welcome accorded to former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan in Parliament after his resignation amid NEET-UG 2026 protests. Congress leaders questioned the gesture during debate on the Public Examination Amendment Bill, alleging failure of the system

The father of a NEET aspirant who died by suicide after the alleged paper leak said no compensation can replace his son, but hoped the agitation and subsequent reforms would create a fairer examination system and prevent similar tragedies for other families

Organisers of the ongoing public examination protest at Jantar Mantar appealed on X for urgent food supplies at the Tolstoy Road entrance. The month-long agitation demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation following alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak irregularities

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.,

After supporting his family by whitewashing houses, 19-year-old Suraj Saini from Rajasthan's Bundi district cracked NEET-UG 2026 with 583 marks. His success secured admission to a government medical college, transforming years of financial hardship into hope for a better future

The National Testing Agency has warned NEET-UG 2026 candidates and parents against submitting fake or AI-generated OMR sheets while raising score discrepancy complaints. The agency said such submissions could invite legal action after several fabricated OMRs were detected during verification

Aakash Educational Services Limited (AESL) announced that 14 students from its Hyderabad classroom programme secured top ranks in NEET UG 2026, with Mayuk Jaisimha leading at AIR 42. The institute reported strong nationwide performance, with four students in the top 10 and 41 in the top 100.

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide after jumping from a residential society in Faridabad, police said. The student reportedly became distressed after calculating her expected score using the NTA answer key and finding it below her expectations.