The story so far
NEET UG 2026 Results and Paper Leak Row
Tracked across 9 sources · Updated 2h ago
NEET UG 2026 re-examination results showed record high cut-off (213 marks) and sharp decline in qualifiers. Alleged paper leak sparked protests, opposition demands for debate and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Government agrees to discussion but rejects resignation demand. CBI probe underway.
How it unfolded
2d ago
Opposition insists on Pradhan's resignation, Parliament deadlocked
2d ago
Government agrees to Parliament debate on NEET
4d ago
Opposition protests in Parliament over paper leak
4d ago
Students question results; NTA scrutinizing complaints
6d ago
Qualifying cut-off rises sharply; students concerned
17 Jul 2026
NTA releases NEET UG 2026 results with record cut-off
What happened earlier
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Full story →Delhi BJP Accuses Opposition of Hijacking NEET Student Protests, Backs Education Reforms
Delhi BJP accuses opposition parties of hijacking NEET student protests for political gain.
The party backs the Centre's decision to introduce fast-track courts for exam-related cases.
Delhi BJP calls for long-term reforms to strengthen India's examination system.
Earlier · 1d ago
Full story →Viral Slogans, Savage Memes: The Gen Z Style Dominating NEET Protests
Gen Z protesters are using viral slogans and memes in NEET protests.
Humorous placards inspired by internet trends serve as a tool of expression.
The protests involve creative one-liners and savage memes.
This style reflects a shift in protest culture driven by younger participants.
Earlier · 23h ago
Full story →'I hope we can all unite': Bindra urges to 'strengthen education system' amid protests
Abhinav Bindra urges strengthening the education system amid protests.
Bindra did not comment on demands to remove Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Bindra said focus should be on a transparent and merit-based education system.
Earlier · 21h ago
Full story →BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi condemns use of force on protesters: ‘Young girls brutally mishandled’
BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi condemned the use of force on student protesters in New Delhi, saying young girls were 'brutally mishandled'.
Joshi called the anxieties over the examination system genuine and urged authorities to handle the situation with empathy and seek a lasting solution.
Joshi warned against treating the protests merely as a law-and-order issue, saying such force could alienate society from the national goal of Viksit Bharat.
The protests were sparked by alleged NEET paper leaks, and the government has sent formal invitations for dialogue with student representatives.
Earlier · 18h ago
Full story →"Failure Okay, Cheating Is Not": Sachin Tendulkar Amid Student Protests
Sachin Tendulkar posted on Thursday about student protests.
He said failure is acceptable but cheating is not.
He urged shaping a culture that rewards hard work.