NEET-UG

The Supreme Court advised the government to counsel and reason with Gen Z protesters against the NEET-UG exam instead of repressing them. Chief Justice Surya Kant emphasized that listening to the protesters is more effective than confrontation.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has initiated a ₹7.5 crore tender to enhance security measures following the NEET-UG controversy. The tender aims to protect NTA's personnel, assets, and critical infrastructure, including server and strong rooms.

The NEET-UG counselling is set to begin on August 4, with the first round of AIQ counselling for deemed and central universities running until August 17. The last date for joining is August 22, and the academic session will start on September 8.

The Supreme Court is considering the recommendations of a Nilekani-led task force on conducting an online NEET exam. The court is hearing a plea from RJD MP Sudhakar Singh regarding the cancellation of the May 3 NEET-UG exam due to an alleged paper leak and the subsequent announcement of a re-exam.

Congress accused the Modi government of failing to implement the 101 recommendations of the K. Radhakrishnan Committee established in 2024, citing mishandled examinations like NEET-UG. The opposition claims the recent exam reform panel announcement by the PM is a distraction.

Students and activists in Thrissur, Kerala, marched to support NEET-UG protesters at Jantar Mantar. Writer Sarah Joseph criticized police actions against the demonstrators, while poet Anwar Ali highlighted the student movement as a source of hope amid concerns about communalism.

SFI organized statewide protests in Kerala over NEET-UG exam irregularities. The demonstrations turned confrontational, with police using water cannons and tear gas to disperse protesters attempting to march to Union government offices and post offices.

ABVP, a student body, is calling for a panel to reform competitive examinations like NEET-UG, demanding greater transparency and institutional reforms. They also seek a CBI inquiry into alleged examination irregularities.

BJP workers led by P.V.N. Madhav gathered outside Andhra Ratna Bhavan in Vijayawada to protest the Congress’s Delhi sit-in over the alleged NEET-UG leak. The party claimed three district leaders were injured and some activists were detained by police during the demonstration.

The NTA has issued a warning against fake and AI-generated OMR sheets for NEET-UG, following complaints about discrepancies between candidates' expected and declared NEET 2026 scores. Legal action may be taken against those involved in such violations.

Students in Ballari are protesting police action against Sonam Wangchuk and demanding the abolition of the National Testing Agency. AIDSO district president K. Eranna claims repeated irregularities in NTA-conducted exams, including NEET-UG, have endangered the futures of millions of students.

Over 2.7 lakh candidates skipped the NEET-UG re-examination, marking the highest absentee count ever. The re-exam saw 19,99,895 candidates compared to 22.05 lakh in the original test.

The NEET-UG re-test was conducted smoothly in Kerala, taking place in examination venues across 16 city centres in the state.

The NEET-UG retest is taking place across India with candidates arriving at exam centers under tight security. The exam duration includes an additional 15 minutes, running from 2:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

A NEET-UG aspirant in Indore died after falling from a building; her family claims she took her life due to exam stress following a recent question paper leak.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a nationwide mock drill on June 20 for the NEET-UG re-exam, which is scheduled for over 22.79 lakh candidates in 551 Indian cities and 14 abroad in a pen-and-paper format from 2 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.

NEET-PG aspirants are anxious due to delayed registration and the cancellation of NEET-UG. The exam is scheduled for August 30, but registration dates remain unannounced, with students citing two years of postponements.

India's government criticizes Telegram as 'like Frankenstein' and a 'monster' following its temporary ban. The air force is assisting in securing NEET-UG retests, and Prime Minister Modi and U.S. President Trump are nearing a trade deal.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) urged NEET-UG candidates to remain calm and avoid spreading or believing rumors ahead of a re-exam. It also warned against malpractice, emphasizing that such actions would be addressed firmly to protect honest students.

APSRTC offers free travel for NEET-UG candidates on June 21, the examination day, requiring them to show their hall ticket. Additional buses and help desks at major stations are provided to assist candidates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced a re-exam for NEET-UG on June 21 after canceling the original exam on May 12. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will investigate alleged irregularities linked to the exam.

Approximately 72,956 students are expected to take the NEET-UG exam in Telangana. The article highlights the participation numbers for this entrance test.