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NEET-PG 2026: Candidates to get centres closer to home, test city info 3 weeks in advance

NEET-PG will offer more test locations and extended planning time. Candidates receive three state preferences for examination centres. The exam pattern is revised to 180 questions answered in 210 minutes. Aadhaar and iris verification will strengthen examination process integrity. The 2026 edition will be conducted in a single shift for…

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Supriya Sule demands SIT probe into exam irregularities, all-party meet on reforms

Demanding urgent action, Supriya Sule insists on a time-sensitive SIT inquiry into examination fraud as she highlights the rising student unrest and police response. To address pressing concerns about the education system, she advocates for an all-party discussion, asserting that simply increasing penalties for paper leaks won't solve the problem.…

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An army aspirant, a bystander, a minor: The unanswered bullets of Siwan NEET protest after AK-47 video

Dhiraj Kumar Gond is waiting outside Medanta Hospital in Patna. He is attending to his cousin Bullet Kumar Gond, who was shot at in Siwan during the Bihar Bandh protest against paper leaks on July 25.

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PM Narendra Modi chairs Cabinet meet as Parliament remains deadlocked

Parliamentary sessions faced disruptions from Opposition members protesting over alleged paper leaks. Both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha were adjourned for the day due to continued uproar. The Lok Sabha managed to pass the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju defended the bill's passage…

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Calcutta High Court sets up 5 fast-track courts for NEET paper leak cases

Five dedicated fast-track courts have been ordered by the Calcutta High Court. These courts will exclusively try NEET paper leak cases to expedite proceedings. The move aims to address one of India's significant education scandal issues. This development follows nationwide student protests and a push for prosecution in exam fraud.…

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Lok Sabha Question Hour disrupted again as Opposition protests over NEET paper leak, Ram Temple donation row

Opposition members' persistent sloganeering disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings for a second week. This prevented the crucial Question Hour from functioning as intended by MPs. The Monsoon Session has seen no meaningful business during this parliamentary hour since it began. Speaker Om Birla expressed regret over what he called pre-planned disruptions…

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NEET UG counselling 2026: Centre introduces one-time physical reporting

NEET-UG counselling now permits candidates to physically report once for seat upgrades. The process includes online document verification, allowing students to secure their allocated seats. The Medical Counselling Committee has also introduced an online resignation feature. Importantly, admissions for Non-Resident Indian candidates are entirely digitized, enhancing transparency in the counselling…

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'Rs 100 or Rs 200, start selling': NEET aspirant shares two dozen success mantra after building Rs 5 crore net worth

Zaid Khan built a ₹5 crore net worth by age 25 through his branding business. He shared his career journey and business growth insights on The Crore Club podcast. Khan emphasized building a strong digital presence and confidence through small business efforts. His company, Zedital Media, offers branding and marketing…

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BJP protests outside AAP office over alleged Punjab paper leak

Bharatiya Janata Party workers protested outside the Aam Aadmi Party office in Delhi. They demanded accountability for alleged paper leaks in Punjab's recruitment exams. BJP MP Bansuri Swaraj criticized the AAP's perceived double standards on exam irregularities. Harsh Malhotra warned of escalating protests if the Punjab Education Minister does not…

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Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over demand for Shah's statement on student protest crackdown

Opposition parties walked out of Rajya Sabha after their demand was declined. They sought a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding police action. Students protesting the NEET exam leak faced alleged brutal force. The Chairman rejected their point of order and proceeded with listed business. Union Minister J P…

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Supreme Court permits pellet guns in exceptional cases during Jantar Mantar protest hearing

The Supreme Court permits police pellet gun use in exceptional situations. This observation came during hearings on petitions arising from a protest. The court directed the Delhi government to provide medical treatment. It also asked the Centre to preserve ammunition logs. This move is significant given the dispute over force…

The Economic Times

Can India scrap NEET without reviving capitation fee? Yes, here’s how

The replacement of an admission procedure marred by serious problems of access and high cost and allegations of corruption among private medical institutions with the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) has resulted in a new set of injustices and a major federal dispute between the Union and some states.

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'Amit Shah has to go': Rahul Gandhi targets HM for violence on students during CJP protest

Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of police brutality against NEET protesters. He stated he was not allowed to speak in Lok Sabha and refused to apologize. Gandhi claimed students were beaten with pellet guns and lathis with nails. Delhi Police issued a fact check rejecting claims of gunshot…

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Kerala Cyber Police book Hindutva idealogue T G Mohandas over alleged remarks against NEET protesters

Kerala Cyber Police have registered a case against RSS leader T G Mohandas over his alleged derogatory remarks against students who protested in Delhi over the alleged NEET question paper leak.

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NEET UG 2026 counselling: Check new MCC rules on seat upgrades, resignation and NRI quota

The Medical Counselling Committee has updated its online counselling procedures for medical admissions. Candidates seeking upgrades will no longer need to physically report to colleges. Seat resignations can now be completed entirely through the online MCC portal. NRI quota applicants can submit their required documents digitally for easier processing. Authorities…

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Kangana Ranaut, CJP's Saurav Das spar over actor's comments on Gen Z protesters

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut and CJP spokesperson Saurav Das traded sharp barbs. Ranaut called Gen Z "Generation gutter" and questioned their upbringing. Das criticized Ranaut's language and questioned her mental stability. Ranaut dismissed Das as useless and unemployed, highlighting her career achievements. The exchange occurred amid protests over NEET examination…

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Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation superficial, RSS runs India's education ministry: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was superficial as the RSS controls the education ministry. He claimed RSS influences all Indian universities and burdens poorer families significantly. Gandhi criticized the government's handling of student protests and the home minister's absence. He also dismissed the RSS's historical perspectives as nonsensical and…

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Rahul Gandhi's 'andhbhakt' jibe creates ruckus in Lok Sabha, Speaker orders unparliamentary words to be expunged

Rahul Gandhi addressed the Lok Sabha, categorizing people into students, know-it-alls, and andhbhakts. He accused Home Minister Amit Shah of authorizing police action against students during a protest. The debate occurred during discussions on the Public Examination Amendment Bill. Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently resigned amid examination irregularities. Opposition…

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Who is Prof. V Kamakoti, IIT Madras director and former JEE chairman joining exam reforms force Priyanka Gandhi called a 'gaumutra expert' in Lok Sabha?

Prof V Kamakoti, director of IIT-Madras and the man behind India's first indigenous microprocessor, has been named to PM Modi's exam reform task force led by Nandan Nilekani. Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi's decision to call him a "gaumutra expert" in Lok Sabha, a reference to his 2025 remarks on cow…

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Eyes wide shut: On July 20, ANI didn’t share a single X post on students injured in Delhi

For decades, Asian News International (ANI) has occupied a near-monopoly in India’s television news ecosystem. With a business reportedly worth hundreds of crores, the agency supplies video footage and sound bites to news channels across the country and abroad. Its reporters are seemingly everywhere, often making ANI the only visual…

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Fast-track court takes CBI chargesheet on record in NEET paper leak case

A special court accepted the CBI's chargesheet concerning the NEET-UG paper leak. Thirteen individuals face charges including conspiracy and cheating under new laws. The agency informed the court about extensive annexures requiring scanning and submission. Further proceedings in this significant case are scheduled for August third. Public prosecutors have been…

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West Bengal govt says 'no action' against NEET protesters, except those with criminal antecedents

West Bengal will not take coercive action against students protesting the NEET paper leak. This decision follows a Supreme Court order and excludes individuals with criminal backgrounds. One case was registered, and sixteen arrests were made concerning the protests. Other state governments have also withdrawn legal proceedings against protestors. The…

International Business Times

How India's Gen Z Forced an Education Minister to Resign

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday following weeks of student-led protests over alleged irregularities in the country's national medical entrance examination.

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Harsh Goenka wants India to study China's Gaokao for NEET. Here's how tough the Chinese exam really is

Harsh Goenka proposed adopting China's Gaokao exam security for India's NEET and JEE. China employs extensive measures like surveillance and biometric verification for its exams. This approach treats national exams as critical security events for India. Both Gaokao and JEE are considered highly challenging entrance examinations globally. Millions of students…

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What is causing the rise of Neets? Data and trends behind youth unemployment as Andy Burnham addresses rising problem

Andy Burnham said he is ‘on a mission’ to halt the rise in the number of youngsters not in education, employment or training (Neet)

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