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NEET UG 2026 Re-examination
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NEET UG 2026 re-exam results released on July 16 after May 3 test was cancelled over a paper leak. Qualifying cut-off hit a record high of 213 marks, qualifiers declined by over 1.1 lakh, and attendance was second-lowest. Political protests erupted demanding a parliamentary debate and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. A CBI probe is ongoing with over 13 arrests.
How it unfolded
2d ago
Government agrees to debate but opposition wants minister's resignation
4d ago
Opposition demands discussion on paper leak in Parliament
4d ago
Students protest over anomalous scores; NTA reviews complaints
17 Jul 2026
Record high cut-off of 213 marks announced
16 Jul 2026
NTA releases NEET UG 2026 results
21 Jun 2026
Re-NEET UG 2026 held after original exam cancelled
What happened earlier
Latest updates
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Full story →'For India's future': Gill urges compassion, mutual respect amid student protests
India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill urged compassion and mutual respect amid student protests over exam paper leaks.
Gill emphasized that India's youth deserve opportunities to learn and shape the nation's future.
He praised peaceful voices and called for empathy, stating education is a pillar of nation-building.
Gill is among several Indian athletes who voiced support for protesting students, focusing on honesty and merit in education.
The protests demand accountability for repeated examination paper leaks across India.
Earlier · 12h ago
Full story →TMC demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over NEET paper leak
TMC MPs Sagarika Ghose and Mahua Moitra demand Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation over the NEET paper leak.
They vow 'no discussion' in Parliament until Pradhan steps down.
The MPs reject PM Modi's call for collective responsibility.
Earlier · 10h ago
Full story →Viral Slogans, Savage Memes: The Gen Z Style Dominating NEET Paper Leak Protests
NEET paper leak protests in India are being led by Gen Z participants using viral slogans and memes.
Protesters employ creative placards and humorous one-liners inspired by internet trends.
Humor is used as a tool of expression and to draw attention to the issue.
The protests reflect a generational shift in protest tactics in India.
Earlier · 5h 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.