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The Centre temporarily restricted Telegram in India until June 22 and disabled message editing until June 30 to prevent NEET UG 2026 re-exam fraud, alleged paper leak misinformation, and cheating networks. Authorities said the measures protect examination integrity and candidates
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The National Testing Agency has launched a digital training programme, Pariksha Karmayogi, on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform to train examination officials, including NEET-UG invigilators, with the aim of improving fairness, security, standardisation and accountability in national examinations
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NEET aspirants preparing for the June 21 re-test say the exam's cancellation has caused anxiety, disrupted routines and weakened confidence in the examination system. Students, parents and experts highlighted the psychological toll, while calling for accountability and transparency to restore trust
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The National Testing Agency has dismissed rumours of a leak of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper and urged candidates to rely only on official sources. The agency said strict action would be taken against those spreading fraudulent claims and misinformation
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National Testing Agency officials informed a parliamentary panel that their immediate priority is conducting the June 21 NEET-UG re-test in pen-and-paper mode. The agency reiterated plans to shift NEET to a computer-based format from 2027 to strengthen examination security
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A Delhi court remanded three accused in the NEET paper leak case to 14 days’ judicial custody, including an NTA empanelled physics translator, a paediatrician, and a tutor. The CBI alleged their involvement in distributing leaked exam papers for monetary gain
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The NTA announced a one-time re-exam for 3,765 CUET-UG 2026 candidates who left centres after a technical glitch delayed Shift 1. The agency apologised for the disruption and asked TCS iON to conduct a root-cause analysis of the failure
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The Congress attacked the Centre after technical glitches delayed CUET-UG exams, alleging mismanagement and corruption in the education system. The party linked the incident to earlier exam controversies, while the NTA said the issue was resolved and compensatory time was givenCUET-UG, Congress, Jairam Ramesh, Rahul Gandhi, Education system, NTA, Technical glitch, NEET, CBSE, Dharmendra Pradhan, Modi government, Exam delay, Student protests
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AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Centre’s reported decision to use the Air Force for transporting NEET papers, calling it a “nautanki”. He alleged the government lacks intent to stop paper leaks and said India needs systemic reforms and better leadership
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CBI Director Praveen Sood informed a parliamentary panel about progress in the NEET-UG paper leak investigation and efforts to arrest remaining accused. Education Ministry and NTA officials also outlined measures to ensure transparency and prevent malpractice during the June 21 retest
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The Supreme Court on Friday stressed accountability in the NEET-UG paper leak case, calling the issue “very traumatic” for students and families. Hearing pleas seeking NTA reforms, the court said youngsters should not be disappointed. The Centre informed new safeguards have been introduced for the June 21 re-test
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The National Testing Agency told the Supreme Court its decision to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and order a re-test was aimed at protecting examination integrity and student trust. The agency highlighted enhanced security measures, CBI investigation and proposed transition to CBT mode from next year
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Dharmendra Pradhan urged states and Union Territories to ensure drinking water, cooling arrangements, electricity and transport facilities for students appearing in the NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination on June 21 amid ongoing heatwave conditions following the cancelled May exam
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Supreme Court criticised NTA for failing to learn from past NEET paper leaks and sought responses from Centre, NTA and CBI on demands to replace it with a stronger autonomous body. It ordered affidavits on exam security reforms
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The Supreme Court criticized NTA over recurring NEET paper leaks, seeking affidavits from NTA and Centre. It considered pleas for replacing NTA with an autonomous body. A Centre-appointed committee led by ex-ISRO chief reviews compliance, while CBI probes May 3 exam leak
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NTA postponed CUET-UG 2026 exams scheduled for May 28 due to Bakrid holiday rescheduling. Revised dates will be announced later. Candidates are advised to check official websites regularly for updates and clarifications from the agency
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The CBI told a Pune court that school principal Manisha Sanjay Havaldar allegedly leaked NEET-UG 2026 examination content to students for money. Investigators claimed she shared Physics-related questions through WhatsApp and printouts while working as an empanelled translator for the National Testing Agency
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He directed strict action against fake Telegram channels spreading misinformation related to the medical-entrance exam.
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A Delhi court remanded NEET-UG 2026 paper leak accused Manisha Gurunath Mandhare to 14-day CBI custody. Investigators allege the NTA-appointed Botany expert leaked Biology questions through coaching sessions in Pune, while nationwide probes continue into the examination scam involving multiple accused and middlemen
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The Congress attacked the Modi government over the NEET-UG cancellation row, calling it “Mrit Kaal” for students and demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. It alleged systemic failures, paper leaks, and rising student distress while criticising the government’s handling of examinations