Shiv Sena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Raut has launched a sharp attack on the Maharashtra government, alleging that more than 2,000 government schools have been shut down in the state and accusing the administration of failing to protect the education system. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Raut claimed that the closure of...
The recurring controversy surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test has renewed questions about whether India’s largest medical entrance examination requires more than temporary security measures. The latest concerns have highlighted weaknesses that may exist at different stages of the examination process, from the preparation of question papers to their handling, storage, transportation and eventual distribution to...
A 19-year-old NEET aspirant from Maharashtra’s Ahilyanagar district allegedly died by suicide after becoming deeply distressed over the result of her medical entrance examination re-test, according to police and family members. The incident took place in Jalalpur village, where the teenager was found at her residence. Police have registered a case of accidental death and...
Congress president and Leader of Opposition in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge on Tuesday strongly criticised the government’s handling of a student protest in New Delhi, questioning why young people demanding action over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak were met with police force. Kharge raised the issue during the opening day of the Monsoon Session...
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is expected to submit its chargesheet in the high-profile NEET-UG paper leak case without naming any government officials, according to sources familiar with the ongoing investigation. The move comes after months of extensive inquiry into one of India’s biggest examination scandals, which raised serious concerns about the integrity of...
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has firmly denied allegations surrounding a supposed leak of the NEET-UG retest examination paper after a video circulating on social media sparked widespread concern among students and parents. The agency described the claims as false and misleading, reiterating that the integrity of the examination process remains intact. The controversy emerged...
The controversy surrounding the alleged NEET-UG paper leak brought several digital platforms under scrutiny, including the popular messaging application Telegram. At one point during the investigation, authorities briefly blocked access to the platform after concerns emerged that leaked examination materials and related communications were being circulated through various Telegram channels and groups. The incident highlighted...