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NEET-UG 2026 paper leak row: NTA tells Supreme Court it has undertaken wide-ranging security reforms

The National Testing Agency has told the Supreme Court about significant reforms after the NEET-UG 2026 exam leak. New security measures and structural changes are in place. These include enhanced CCTV checks, mock drills, and better power backup systems. The agency is also considering a shift to computer-based tests for…

The Economic Times · May 29

‘Easy to tamper with marks’: How a teen researcher exposed CBSE’s security gaps

The year continues to be turbulent for Indian students. First came the NEET paper leak affecting 23 lakh aspiring doctors. Now, CBSE’s Class 12 board examinations are under scrutiny after the overall pass percentage dropped to 85.2 percent – the lowest since 2019.

Newslaundry · May 29

Tamil Nadu's education policy is sufficient, no need for NEP: TN Education Minister Thiru A. Rajmohan

Tamil Nadu's Education Minister Thiru A. Rajmohan confirmed the state's firm stance against the National Education Policy and NEET. He stated that Tamil Nadu's existing education policy adequately meets the state's needs. The minister also highlighted the ongoing admission drive for the upcoming academic year and efforts to improve school…

The Economic Times · May 29

Britain ‘at risk of a lost generation’ as Neet numbers hit post-pandemic high

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The Independent UK · May 28

What does NEET mean and why is Britain facing a ‘lost generation’ of 1.25m young people?

Britain is facing growing concern over the number of young people classified as “NEET”, not in education, employment or training, as experts warn the country could be heading towards a “lost generation”.

The Times of India · May 28

Dharmendra Pradhan’s guide to surviving India’s exam crisis

This May, CBSE’s Class 12 board results arrived like a bad smell in an already scorching summer – hard to ignore, unwelcome, and somehow spreading everywhere.

Newslaundry · May 28

'Modi-Shah duo accountable to this family': Rahul Gandhi meets kin of NEET student who hanged himself

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi met the family of Pradeep Meghwal, a NEET aspirant who died by suicide in Sikar. Gandhi blamed Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for the student's death, calling it a consequence of a corrupt system. He said that the youth have lost…

The Economic Times · May 27

NEET leak: Delhi court remands kingpin Prahlad Vithalrao Kulkarni to 14 days' judicial custody

A Delhi court has ordered the 14-day detention of chemistry lecturer Prahlad Kulkarni, identified as a prime suspect in the NEET paper leak incident. With connections to the NTA, he had unauthorized access to the exam materials. Thus far, the CBI's investigations have led to the arrest of 13 individuals.

The Economic Times · May 27

I had to leave India to become a doctor. NEET exposed a system I already knew

I did not leave India out of anger.

Newslaundry · May 27

Par panel summons Education Ministry officials, CBSE chief on Jun 2 to review NEET, OSM

A parliamentary panel will meet Union Education Ministry and CBSE officials on June 2. They will review the On-Screen Marking system for Class 12 exams. Issues faced by students after results will also be discussed. The implementation of the three-language formula in Classes 9 and 10 is on the agenda.

The Economic Times · May 26