Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan escalated the NEET 2026 paper leak controversy, telling NTA-linked officials that “nobody will be spared” as the Central Bureau of Investigation takes over. He said the probe will examine every possible link, including potential insider involvement within the NTA, while assuring that “meritorious students” will not face injustice. The government also announced a re-exam with major relief: no fee, choice of exam city and centre, extra 15 minutes, and new admit cards by June 14.
Paper leaks have reignited a long-running fight over moving NEET UG to computer-based testing. The education ministry and NTA push for CBT, while the health ministry and NMC have reservations about practical execution. India missed its 2026 CBT target, and the NTA says it can run CBT, but NMC points to operational hurdles like multiple shifts and question-paper management.
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After allegations of a widespread paper leak, India’s Union Education Ministry cancelled NEET-UG 2026 late Tuesday evening. The government said it will announce re-exam dates shortly, but the move has triggered intense backlash from parents and aspirants. Many are questioning how the process allowed a leak to escalate, turning preparation years into sudden uncertainty.
The Education Ministry told the Rajya Sabha that the number of Indian students going abroad for higher education has been steadily declining for the past three years. Officials say the focus is shifting to strengthening domestic universities through NEP 2020, including better infrastructure and more research. The government is also inviting foreign universities to set up campuses in India.
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