What we know about NEET Paper Leak Row so far

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman commented on a leak, quoting students saying 'first it hurt me, then I took advantage'.

She noted that swift re-examinations and timely results allowed students to proceed with higher education plans.

The statement addresses the controversy around the exam leak in India.

The framing emphasizes the positive outcome of quick government action.

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 Narendra Modi government of treating NEET protestors as 'enemies of the nation' rather than 'inheritors of the future'.

She described July 20, 2026 as 'a day of infamy', alleging Delhi Police and Central Armed Police Forces used lathis and tear gas on peaceful demonstrators.

Gandhi claimed many protesters were injured, including students heading home, and that pellets were used with approval from Union home minister Amit Shah.

She wrote in an article titled 'An education system's collapse, young India's trauma' published in The Hindu, criticizing the government's handling of student protests.

Supreme Court directed Centre and NTA to file fresh affidavit on reforms after NEET-UG paper leak.

Court stressed need for institutionalising reforms and will monitor progress closely.

Pleas sought overhaul of NTA; Court seeking concrete steps taken.