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'I don't have the courage for a retest, sorry Mummy-Papa': NEET aspirant's heartbreaking note found days after suicide

A NEET aspirant's suicide in Nagpur has been linked to the exam's cancellation. A note revealed her fear of retaking the test, stating she lacked the courage and was uncertain about repeating her initial performance. Her family noted a significant change in her behavior after the cancellation.

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NEET UG 2026 re-exam city intimation slip, admit card date: Check latest update and direct link here

NEET re-exam 2026 city intimation slip, admit card date: Students preparing for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination will soon receive their exam city details from the National Testing Agency. The city intimation slip will be released shortly on the official website. This slip will inform candidates about their assigned examination…

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Rahul Gandhi says PM Modi 'ruined education system for past 12 years' after NEET aspirant's suicide

Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the alleged suicide of a NEET aspirant. Gandhi stated that India's youth are suffering due to the Prime Minister's alleged damage to the education system over the last 12 years. The NEET-UG examination faced cancellation amid paper leak allegations. A…

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Cockroach Janta Party appoints journalist, filmmaker, ex-McKinsey consultant as spokespersons

The Cockroach Janta Party has appointed Saurav Das, Vijeta Dahiya, and Ashutosh Ranka as spokespersons. This move aims to expand the party's reach. The appointments precede a planned protest against alleged failures in India's education system. The party founder, Abhijeet Dipke, is set to return to India soon.

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How YouTube Teachers Crushed India’s Coaching Empire

For decades, cracking India's toughest exams seemed impossible without joining a famous coaching institute. Students left their homes, moved to crowded coaching hubs, and families spent lakhs of rupees chasing a dream. Success appeared locked behind classroom walls. Then something unexpected happened. A teacher with a smartphone could suddenly reach…

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NEET MDS Toppers List 2026: NBEMS releases category-wise cut-off marks at natboard.edu.in; check merit list, topper ranks and scorecard date

NEET MDS Toppers list 2026: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has released the NEET MDS 2026 results. Candidates can download their scorecards from June 10. The toppers list and cut-off marks are also available. The examination was conducted for a total of 960 marks. Aspirants can check…

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NEET paper leak: Delhi court extends judicial custody of 5 accused till June 15

A Delhi court has extended the judicial custody of five individuals accused in the NEET paper leak case. Their custody will now continue until June 15. The Central Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation. The National Testing Agency had previously cancelled the May 3 NEET exam due to paper…

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NEET MDS Result 2026 date and time: When will the board announce results at natboard.edu.in; check the latest update

NEET MDS Result 2026 today: NEET MDS 2026 results are expected today, June 2nd, from the National Board of Examinations. Candidates can access their scores on natboard.edu.in. The exam, held on May 2nd, featured 240 MCQs over three hours, with a marking scheme of +4 for correct and -1 for…

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Bulldozer action in NEET paper leak case: Accused PV Kulkarni demolishes illegal construction in Beed after civic body notice

A construction firm linked to NEET paper leak accused P.V. Kulkarni voluntarily removed an unauthorized basement and RCC pillar structure from an under-construction project in Beed. This action was taken just before the local civic body was set to demolish the illegal construction following repeated notices for planning rule violations.

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Cybersecurity warning caps disastrous summer for India’s crucial entrance exams

Government exams board claims vulnerabilities in online marking portal have been contained, as demands for education minister’s resignation grow

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NEET paper leak: Delhi court sends 3 accused to 14 days' judicial custody

A Delhi court has sent three individuals to judicial custody in the NEET paper leak case. The accused include a physics translator, a paediatrician, and a physics tutor. The CBI alleges their involvement in distributing the leaked examination paper for financial gain. This development follows the cancellation of the NEET…

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Supreme Court refuses to accept plea to conduct NEET-UG retest in CBT mode

The Supreme Court has rejected a request to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 re-test in computer-based format. Justices stated the National Testing Agency (NTA) faces too many issues. The re-examination is scheduled for June 21. The court emphasized the NTA's current pressures. Future NEET exams may shift to computer-based testing after…

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'AI Systems Just Filter Out CVs': UK Review Warns Tech Could Deepen Youth Employment Crisis

A review by the Department for Work and Pensions reveals that automated recruitment processes are making it harder for young people to find jobs, with nearly one million NEET individuals in the UK.

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Starmer hires ex-M&S chief to tackle youth unemployment crisis

Marc Bolland has been tasked with convening business leaders to help address the number of young people not in education, employment or training after a bombshell report revealed the problem costs £125billion a year

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Former M&S boss Marc Bolland to help ministers tackle Neet problem

Mr Bolland will also advise Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden.

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Living in the land of cheater cockroaches takes guts, spunk & moxie

To learn to cheat in India - in exams or real estate, by overcharging in hospitals or fleecing foreign tourists - is to learn how to survive, because if you don't, society will treat you as an imbecile who never grew up.

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Pradhan Mantri-Mantri Pradhan 'jugalbandi' destroying hopes of lakhs of youth: Congress

The Congress party has accused the Modi government of damaging the education system and youth prospects. Following delays in the CUET-UG exam, the party criticized the Prime Minister and Education Minister. Allegations include promoting unqualified academics and widespread corruption. The government is reportedly attempting damage control, but the Congress claims…

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Rahul Gandhi targets Centre over CUET glitch, says 'not a single exam conducted honestly'

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has intensified his attack on the Modi government. He cited the latest disruption in the Common University Entrance Test CUET UG. Gandhi alleged the country's education system has been severely undermined. He clubbed together four major examinations NEET CBSE SSC and CUET. He accused the government…

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NEET-UG set to be conducted in computer-based test mode from 2027, NTA informs Supreme Court

NEET paper leak: The proposed shift comes amid heightened scrutiny of the examination process after allegations of paper leaks, irregularities and concerns over the integrity of competitive exams triggered nationwide debate. The NEET-UG examination has been at the centre of controversy since last year, prompting judicial intervention and demands for…

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Young and unemployed? Join the military, defence minister says

The veterans minister also said that some trade apprenticeships were more valuable than ‘a place at Oxbridge’

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PM Modi himself monitoring NEET-UG paper leak issue: Centre informs Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to explain how the National Testing Agency will conduct NEET exams yearly. This aims to build expertise and prevent future controversies. The court seeks details on institutional memory and specialized personnel. The Prime Minister is monitoring the issue. Reforms are underway for the…

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NEET paper leak: SC stresses accountability; govt says PM personally supervising situation

The Supreme Court emphasized accountability for the NEET paper leak. Justices noted the traumatic impact on students and families. The government is taking the issue seriously, with the Prime Minister personally overseeing the situation. New mechanisms are in place for the NEET-UG re-test scheduled for June 21.

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NEET-UG 2026 paper leak row: NTA tells Supreme Court it has undertaken wide-ranging security reforms

The National Testing Agency has told the Supreme Court about significant reforms after the NEET-UG 2026 exam leak. New security measures and structural changes are in place. These include enhanced CCTV checks, mock drills, and better power backup systems. The agency is also considering a shift to computer-based tests for…

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‘Easy to tamper with marks’: How a teen researcher exposed CBSE’s security gaps

The year continues to be turbulent for Indian students. First came the NEET paper leak affecting 23 lakh aspiring doctors. Now, CBSE’s Class 12 board examinations are under scrutiny after the overall pass percentage dropped to 85.2 percent – the lowest since 2019.

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Tamil Nadu's education policy is sufficient, no need for NEP: TN Education Minister Thiru A. Rajmohan

Tamil Nadu's Education Minister Thiru A. Rajmohan confirmed the state's firm stance against the National Education Policy and NEET. He stated that Tamil Nadu's existing education policy adequately meets the state's needs. The minister also highlighted the ongoing admission drive for the upcoming academic year and efforts to improve school…

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