As outrage grows over allegations of NEET question-paper leaks and irregularities, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced sweeping changes. From next year, NEET will shift to a computer-based format, replacing the OMR-based test model. The NTA will refund exam fees for affected candidates and conduct a re-exam with no additional charges. Candidates will also receive an extra 15 minutes, and admit cards for the re-test are scheduled for release on June 14.
The Centre has announced a re-examination for NEET UG 2026 on June 21 after a paper leak, with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vowing malpractice will not recur. The AAP alleges the government is “playing with the lives” of 22–23 lakh students and questions whether the main leak syndicate was arrested. Pradhan said the verification process started May 8 and continued until May 11, with cancellation on May 12, plus fee refunds and a shift to computer-based testing next year.
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