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CUET-UG delayed at some centres due to technical glitch; TCS says 'regret inconvenience'

The CUET-UG 2026 entrance exam faced delays at several locations on Saturday. A technical issue at TCS caused the disruption. The National Testing Agency confirmed the problem is resolved. Candidates will receive compensatory time. Morning session students completed their exams fully. The agency expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to…

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CUET-UG afternoon session time: After technical glitches, NTA announces time change; check key details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced delays in the CUET-UG 2026 examination at some centers due to a technical glitch managed by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS). Candidates will receive full compensatory time, with afternoon session reporting and exam start times adjusted. This follows a recent postponement of the May 28…

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CUET-UG delayed at some centres due to technical glitch, afternoon timing revised: NTA

CUET UG 2026 faced delays at some examination centers on Saturday. A technical glitch at TCS caused the disruption. The National Testing Agency has resolved the issue. All candidates will receive compensatory time. The afternoon session reporting time is now 2:30 pm, with the exam starting at 4:00 pm. Morning…

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PM Modi himself monitoring NEET-UG paper leak issue: Centre informs Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ordered the Centre to explain how the National Testing Agency will conduct NEET exams yearly. This aims to build expertise and prevent future controversies. The court seeks details on institutional memory and specialized personnel. The Prime Minister is monitoring the issue. Reforms are underway for the…

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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…

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NEET UG 2026 Refund Update: NTA extends deadline, check last date to apply, how to submit bank details and exam date

The National Testing Agency has extended the deadline for NEET-UG 2026 candidates to update their bank account details for fee refunds. Applicants now have until June 22, 2026, to submit their information on the official website. This extension comes as many students are yet to complete the process. The re-exam…

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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.

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NEET paper leak: NTA has not learnt lessons, says SC; issues notices on pleas

The Supreme Court has expressed sadness over the National Testing Agency's repeated failure to prevent NEET paper leaks. The court is seeking a response from the Centre, NTA, and CBI regarding pleas to replace the agency with a more robust and autonomous body. The NTA has been directed to file…

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CUET UG 2026 exam postponed: NTA issues circular after Bakrid date change, check details

The National Testing Agency has postponed the CUET UG 2026 examinations planned for May 28. This decision follows a government announcement regarding the Eid-ul-Zuha holiday. Candidates scheduled for this date will have their exams rescheduled. New dates will be announced soon. Students should regularly check the official NTA and CUET…

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NEET-UG paper leak case: Maharashtra school suspends arrested teacher, vows support to CBI probe

A senior Physics lecturer from Pimpri Chinchwad has been suspended after her arrest in the NEET-UG paper leak case. The school administration called her alleged actions a betrayal and has formed an inquiry committee. The institution is cooperating with the investigation. The National Testing Agency is processing refunds for eligible…

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NEET UG 2026: Police use water cannons on Congress workers protesting over NEET irregularities in Jaipur to stop the march

Congress workers marched in Jaipur protesting NEET UG exam irregularities. They demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Police used water cannons to disperse the crowd. The National Testing Agency's credibility was questioned. The future of nearly 22 lakh students was affected by alleged paper leaks.

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NEET-UG paper leak case: parliamentary panel summons NTA Chief for review of exam reforms on Thursday

A Parliamentary panel is set to review the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) reforms alongside the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak issue, with top education officials, including the NTA Chairperson, summoned for discussion. The committee will also examine the K Radhakrishnan Committee report, assess updates on the ongoing NEET-UG investigation, and deliberate…

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NEET leak: If PM respects parliamentary committees, then he must remove Pradhan, says Digvijaya

Congress MP Digvijaya Singh has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. This comes after the NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled due to alleged paper leaks. Singh criticized the National Testing Agency and the government's handling of exam irregularities. He also raised concerns about the government's gold import…

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NEET UG 'leak': CBI probing role of NTA-linked public servant

Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating a public servant linked to the National Testing Agency in the NEET-UG exam paper leak. Accused individuals allegedly received question papers and answers before the exam. Several lecturers have been arrested in connection with the leak.

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Who is Manisha Gurunath Mandhare? NTA-appointed Pune teacher arrested in NEET UG 2026 biology paper leak case

NEET 2026 paper leak: A senior Botany teacher, Manisha Gurunath Mandhare, has been arrested by the CBI for her alleged role in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. Appointed as an NTA subject expert, she is accused of leaking Biology questions after conducting special coaching sessions at her Pune residence.

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NTET result 2026 declared by NTA: How to check scorecards, direct link, and other details

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the NTET 2026 results for postgraduate candidates in Indian System of Medicine and Homoeopathy. The exam, held on April 28, 2026, saw 9,051 candidates appear out of 9,368 registered. Scorecards are now available for download on the official NTA NTET Portal.

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‘We’ve lost all faith’: Another NEET fiasco leaves aspiring doctors devastated

The cancellation of the NEET exam has left lakhs of medical aspirants angry, exhausted, and unsure of what lies ahead. While the National Testing Agency has announced a re-test and fee refunds, students, parents, and teachers say the damage goes far beyond logistics: their trust in the system has collapsed.

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NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan vows strict CBI action and makes big change for next year

NEET examination will move to a computer-based format next year. This change follows a significant paper leak controversy. The Central Bureau of Investigation is conducting a deep investigation into the leak. Affected candidates will receive refunds for examination fees. The National Testing Agency will not charge additional fees for re-examinations.…

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NEET paper leak: Plea in SC seeks NTA revamp or replacement, interim monitoring panel

A medical body has urged the Supreme Court to overhaul the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to recurring NEET-UG paper leaks, calling it a "direct assault" on students' fundamental rights. The plea seeks a robust, autonomous system and a high-powered committee to ensure exam integrity, highlighting systemic failures and outdated…

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Behind NEET’s cancelled exam are 22 lakh students – and a report barely anyone read

On May 12, the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled NEET-UG 2026 over a paper leak, shattering the aspirations of around 22 lakh students who had appeared for the country’s most consequential medical entrance exam just nine days earlier.

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Medical body moves SC after NEET-UG 2026 cancellation, seeks NTA chief’s resignation

The Federation of All India Medical Association has filed a Public Interest Litigation in the Supreme Court concerning the NEET-UG 2026 exam controversy. The organization stated the National Testing Agency has repeatedly failed in its duties. The Chief Patron demanded the NTA director step down taking moral responsibility for the…

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NEET-UG 2026 paper leak shocker: Most key reforms suggested by Radhakrishnan panel to fix NTA still not implemented

NEET-UG 2026 paper leak: Despite recommendations from the K Radhakrishnan Committee following the 2024 NEET-UG crisis, the National Testing Agency (NTA) faces renewed scrutiny over alleged paper leaks for NEET-UG 2026. Basic security measures like functional CCTV surveillance remain a challenge, raising concerns about the implementation of proposed reforms.

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We take responsibility; process to hold NEET-UG re-exam to begin in 7-10 days: NTA DG Abhishek Singh

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam due to paper leak allegations. NTA Director General Abhishek Singh took responsibility, stating a re-examination schedule will be announced within seven to 10 days. No extra fees will be charged, and prior fees will be refunded.

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NEET (UG) 2026: CBI registers FIR into alleged paper leak

The CBI has registered an FIR concerning the alleged paper leak of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination held on May 3. The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the exam after allegations of malpractice surfaced, with the government referring the matter for a comprehensive inquiry. The NTA confirmed the cancellation and…

The Economic Times

Why was NEET 2026 exam cancelled? Full timeline of leak, 'guess paper' controversy, Rajasthan-Uttarakhand link & what we know so far

NEET 2026 exam cancelled: The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has triggered a nationwide controversy after investigators uncovered alleged large-scale circulation of a “guess paper” that reportedly overlapped significantly with the actual May 3 examination. Following inputs from multiple states, especially Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, and findings shared by law enforcement agencies,…

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