The story so far
NEET Paper Leak Reshuffle
Tracked across 6 sources · Updated 2h ago
Amid CJP protests over NEET-UG paper leaks, Education Secretary Vineet Joshi was replaced by Naresh Pal Gangwar. A fast-track court was set up at Rouse Avenue. Congress questioned the appointment, while SC sought a foolproof NEET plan by August 3.
How it unfolded
5h ago
SC seeks foolproof NEET plan by August 3
1d ago
Congress questions new Education Secretary's integrity
1d ago
CJP calls for nationwide stir, demands Pradhan's exit
2d ago
Fast-track court set up for paper leak cases
2d ago
Vineet Joshi replaced as Education Secretary
What happened earlier
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Full story →Vineet Joshi removed as higher education secretary

Vineet Joshi, a 1992-batch IAS officer, was removed as higher education secretary amid the NEET-UG paper leak controversy.
He has been appointed secretary in the Panchayati Raj ministry, replaced by Naresh Pal Gangwar as higher education secretary.
Joshi previously served as chairman of CBSE, first director-general of the National Testing Agency (NTA), and acting chairman of UGC.
During his tenure as NTA director-general, the agency introduced the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) for undergraduate admissions.
T K Anil Kumar has taken charge as the new school education secretary, while Gangwar, a 1994-batch Rajasthan-cadre IAS officer, faces scrutiny over family subsidies.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Education Secretary Vineet Joshi Replaced Amid CJP Protest Over Paper Leaks

Education Secretary Vineet Joshi has been replaced amid protests by the Common Justice Party (CJP) over paper leaks.
Naresh Pal Gangwar has been appointed as the new Education Secretary.
Joshi has been transferred to the Panchayati Raj ministry.
The replacement follows ongoing controversy over examination paper leaks.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Amid NEET protest paper leak cases to be heard by special fast track court at Rouse Avenue

Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →2 new secretaries in education ministry, Vineet Joshi moved to panchayati raj
Vineet Joshi, who had charge of both higher and school education, was moved to the panchayati raj department.
Naresh Pal Gangwar was appointed secretary for higher education; TK Anil Kumar as school education secretary.
new department heads were named, including a bifurcation of the ministry of housing and urban affairs.
Abhishek Singh was earlier named head of the National Testing Agency after CBSE chief Rahul Singh and secretary Himanshu Gupta were transferred out.
Earlier · 20h ago
Full story →Higher Education Secretary Replaced Amid CJP Protest Over NEET Exam Paper Leak

Naresh Pal Gangwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Higher Education Secretary, replacing Vineet Joshi.
The reshuffle comes amid nationwide protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam paper leak.
Protesters are demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The appointment was part of a broader transfer and promotion of senior bureaucrats by the central government.