What we know about NEET-UG Paper Leak so far

Supreme Court directed the central government to file detailed affidavits on progress of NEET-UG reforms, aiming to institutionalize changes rather than rely on ad hoc measures.

A bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe emphasized that deploying the Indian Air Force for safe transportation of questions was only an ad hoc response to the paper leak, not a permanent solution.

The Court will closely monitor the implementation of reforms throughout the year, seeking status reports on pre-exam, during-exam, and post-exam stages.

The bench demanded details on proposed governing board, expert-led units, stakeholder nominations, and implementation of High-Powered Committee recommendations across ten verticals.

Nashik City (District) Congress Committee wrote to the President of India and the Nashik District Collector over NEET-UG paper leak and irregularities.

Congress Committee President Nilesh (Bablu) Arjun Kshirsagar signed the letters demanding action against the National Testing Agency (NTA).

The letter criticizes Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and demands his resignation, citing lack of accountability from NTA.

Demands include dissolving the NTA and making the examination system transparent and secure.

Congress Committee stated it is ready to present evidence and called for immediate action from state and central governments.

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav joined opposition MPs in a protest at Parliament's Makar Dwar demanding the Union education minister's resignation over NEET-UG 2026 paper leaks and alleged police excesses against students.

Yadav said the NEET controversy concerns all students and youth, not any single party, and the opposition is fighting on their behalf.

He alleged over 150 examination paper leaks have occurred under the BJP government, including more than 20 in Uttar Pradesh.

Yadav claimed students suffered head injuries and fractures during police action, with female students' clothes torn, and accused the BJP government of arrogance and refusing to engage with students.

Sonia Gandhi accused the Centre of treating student protesters as 'enemies of the nation'.

She criticized the Centre's handling of NEET protests as 'cowardice and wanton cruelty'.

Gandhi said the government used police violence instead of engaging in dialogue.

She described the protesters as 'future inheritors', not enemies.