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Scientists, activists urge govt to halt E20 rollout, enact anti-black magic law

Prominent scientists and activists have urged the government to halt E20 fuel rollout. They also called for scrapping the National Testing Agency due to recent issues. A nationwide anti-black magic law was demanded to combat superstition. Public policies should be guided by scientific evidence and research funding increased. The collective…

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Centre appoints key officials in NTA amid NEET paper leak row

New officials have been appointed to key National Testing Agency posts. This move follows significant concerns over the NEET exam paper leak. The government is implementing a comprehensive overhaul of the examination system. A high-powered task force was also announced to recommend reforms.

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Student groups protest UGC-NET re-exam, demand NTA accountability over repeated lapses

Student groups protested the National Testing Agency's decision to re-conduct UGC-NET exams. These organizations cited repeated lapses which put students' academic and career plans at risk. The NTA ordered fresh tests for English, Commerce, and Sociology after finding errors. Protests demanded the scrapping of the NTA and accountability for examination…

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UGC-NET 2026: Rahul Gandhi questions NTA over cancellation of 3 papers

In a passionate address, Rahul Gandhi has condemned the Modi government for its handling of the UGC-NET re-exams. He insists that the National Testing Agency must be responsible for the oversight, impacting countless candidates who have prepared for years. With retests scheduled for English, Commerce, and Sociology, Gandhi argues that…

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NEET UG 2026 paper leak: CBI chargesheets 3 NTA subject experts as public servants; may face life sentence, fine of Rs 10 crore, if proven guilty

In a significant development, the Central Bureau of Investigation has brought charges against three subject experts from the National Testing Agency. These individuals are accused of engaging in criminal breach of trust by illegally extracting confidential exam materials from NTA facilities. The charges further extend to misappropriation and distribution of…

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NTA removes 47 officials as Centre steps up overhaul amid paper leak row

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has removed 47 officials from service as part of a major overhaul following the paper leak controversy, according to sources quoted by ANI. Legal and criminal action is also expected against some officials as the Centre moves to strengthen accountability and restore confidence in the…

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Sonia Gandhi accuses Modi govt of brutalising students, degrading education

Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Friday launched a scathing attack on the Modi government over the nationwide student protests, accusing it of responding to demands for accountability and education reforms with "cowardice and wanton cruelty". In an article published in The Hindu, she alleged the Centre had degraded…

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NTA probe finds NEET OMR sheets 'completely AI-generated', tampered; legal action likely

The National Testing Agency found one disputed NEET OMR sheet was AI-generated. Another OMR sheet submitted for scrutiny was discovered to have been tampered with. This follows allegations from students regarding discrepancies in their recorded responses and final scores. The NTA will pursue legal action against those submitting fake or…

The Economic Times

NEET-UG re-test: Brief tension outside Ahmedabad centre over hijab, sacred thread

A brief commotion erupted outside an Ahmedabad NEET-UG re-test centre Sunday as parents protested the removal of Hindu sacred threads during frisking, citing perceived disparity with students wearing hijabs being allowed entry. Police intervened, explaining National Testing Agency dress code rules, and two individuals from a Hindu organisation who caused…

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NEET-UG re-exam: NTA to hold nationwide mock drill on June 20; check what it means here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting a nationwide mock drill on June 20 to ensure a smooth NEET-UG re-examination on June 21. This re-test follows allegations of a paper leak in the original May 3 exam. NTA is actively reminding nearly 23 lakh candidates to download fresh admit cards…

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NEET Re-exam Pressure: Three aspirants die by suicide in Coimbatore, Dehradun and Delhi ahead of re-test on June 21

Neet Paper Leak: Three NEET aspirants from Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Uttarakhand have allegedly died by suicide amid intense pressure surrounding the medical entrance exam. These incidents follow the NEET controversy and cancellation of the earlier test, renewing concerns about student mental stress. The National Testing Agency assures a secure…

The Economic Times

After CBSE controversy, NTA re-exam portal under scanner over alleged data vulnerabilities and system weaknesses

Cybersecurity researchers have raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the National Testing Agency's re-examination portal, alleging a "superadmin login bypass" that could expose sensitive administrative and user data. Screenshots suggest potential access to observer and center coordinator information, with the portal reportedly becoming inaccessible around the time of the claims.…

The Economic Times

Even one leaked question means a leaked paper: Prashant Kishor slams NTA

Prashant Kishor has strongly criticized the National Testing Agency's Director General Abhishek Singh. He stated that even a single leaked question is a serious offense. Kishor highlighted the system's failure to protect students' futures. The NEET-UG exam was cancelled due to integrity concerns. The re-examination is scheduled for June 21.

The Economic Times

NEET UG 'leak': CBI probing role of NTA-linked public servant

Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating a public servant linked to the National Testing Agency in the NEET-UG exam paper leak. Accused individuals allegedly received question papers and answers before the exam. Several lecturers have been arrested in connection with the leak.

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Medical body moves SC after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation, seeks NTA chief’s resignation

The Federation of All India Medical Association has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court concerning the NEET-UG 2026 exam controversy. The organization stated the National Testing Agency has repeatedly failed in its duties. The Chief Patron demanded the NTA director step down taking moral responsibility for the…

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NTA NEET UG 2026 Cancelled: Will new admit cards be issued? When will the new exam date be announced? Important FAQs answered

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 due to alleged paper leaks. A fresh re-examination will be conducted on new dates, with existing registrations and preferences remaining valid. The government has ordered a CBI inquiry into the matter.

The Economic Times

NEET UG 2026 exam cancelled: Why the exam has been cancelled, re-exam date and what's next?

NEET exam cancelled 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled NEET UG 2026, nearly nine days after the medical entrance exam was conducted on May 3. The decision, approved by the Government of India, comes after investigative findings and inputs shared by central agencies regarding alleged irregularities linked…

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NEET-UG 2024 Row: Supreme Court asks NTA to publish results on its website by July 20

The Supreme Court orders National Testing Agency (NTA) to upload the NEET-UG 2024 results centre-wise on its website by 5 pm on July 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Haryana hall of shame, NTA’s different yardsticks for test and retest

There was a difference between the National Testing Agency’s yardsticks for the NEET-UG retest last month and the original test in May in Haryana’s Jhajjar.

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CBI registers FIR for alleged irregularities in NEET-UG exam

Soon after being entrusted with the probe into the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance-Test (NEET) (UG) Examination 2024, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in the case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Transparent, tamper-free, zero-error examinations are a commitment": Dharmendra Pradhan

Soon after the announcement of the formation of a high-level committee of experts to make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Paper Leak Row: Education Ministry forms 7-member committee to reform examination process, NTA functioning

Amid the ongoing crisis around paper leak allegations, the Ministry of Education on Saturday said it has constituted a high-level committee of experts to make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process, improvement in data security protocols and functioning of NTA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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67 perfect scorers, grace marks, ‘paper leak’: All about the NEET results controversy

India’s key examination for admission in medical colleges, NEET-UG, is embroiled in controversy once again – this time for purported paper leak, “inflated marks”, and alleged irregularities in its results.

The Hindu

Wrong CUET-UG question paper distributed at Kanpur centre, exam rescheduled to May 29: NTA

The National Testing Agency said that the CUET-UG exam at a centre in Kanpur where the wrong question paper was distributed will be conducted on May 29.

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JNU to accept National Eligibility Test instead of entrance exams for PhD programs

JNU has announced that it will accept the NET score instead of the entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as the selection parameter for admission to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs from the current academic year. Read further on Dynamite News:

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