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NEET-UG re-test June 21: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures error-free exam amid irregularities

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said tough decisions were required in the wake of the NEET-UG irregularities and assured that the government is committed to ensuring deserving students do not lose opportunities because of examination malpractice. Emphasising efforts to restore trust in the system, he said authorities are working to…

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

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

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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Rahul Gandi slams Centre, demands resignation of Education Minister over NEET-UG 2026 paper leak allegations

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticized the Central government regarding alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2026 examination. He is demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and has questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the matter. The controversy follows allegations of a paper leak and the…

The Economic Times

"Modi govt playing with lives of 22-23 lakh students": AAP slams Centre over NEET paper leak

The NEET-UG 2026 exam will be re-conducted on June 21 due to a paper leak. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured students that malpractice will not recur. Reforms are planned, including shifting to Computer-Based Test mode next year. Fees for the upcoming exam will be waived. Students can choose their…

The Economic Times

NEET-UG row: SFI holds protests across Kerala

The NEET-UG examination and its cancellation prompted the Students Federation of India (SFI) activists to continue their protests across Kerala. Protestors raised slogans against the Centre and National Testing Agency (NTA), brought down barriers in many places and on Tuesday barged into the office of the Principal Accountant General in…

The Economic Times

NTA gets all work done, including tests, thru private companies: Jairam Ramesh

The Congress leader demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, stating that this issue is not just about NEET but concerns all the institutions run by the Ministry of Education. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Government is ready for every kind of discussion," says Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on NEET row

"Government is ready for every kind of discussion," says Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on NEET row

Following the paper leak controversy around the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for medical undergraduates. Read further on Dynamite News:

NEET-UG Row: Admit cards of 1,563 candidates with grace marks cancelled; Re-test on June 23

NEET-UG Row: Admit cards of 1,563 candidates with grace marks cancelled; Re-test on June 23

In the meantime, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said that the guilty, if any, will be dealt with strictly. Strictly Read further on Dynamite News:

Reinstate single girl child reservation in Kendriya Vidyalaya: V. Sivankutty

Reinstate single girl child reservation in Kendriya Vidyalaya: V. Sivankutty

Minister for General Education V. Sivankutty has urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to reinstate single girl child reservation in Kendriya Vidyalaya schools.

Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism

Centre says ‘de-reservation’ of seats not allowed as UGC draft guidelines spark criticism

Union Education Minister clarifies that no reserved posts will be de-reserved amid controversy over UGC's draft guidelines.

‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ workshop focusses on making education engaging

‘Viksit Bharat 2047’ workshop focusses on making education engaging

At 'Viksit Bharat@47' workshop, PM Modi & Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated a vision of a developed India by 2047. Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan urged educators to embrace an 'enjoy and educate' approach. Vice Chancellors, Directors, Deans & faculty from HEIs across Telangana participated.

Students can choose to take Board exams once or twice a year

Students can choose to take Board exams once or twice a year

According to the New Curriculum Framework (NCF), board examinations will be held twice a year to ensure that students have enough time and opportunity to perform well and get an option to retain the best score.

Centre signs MoU with Adobe to help children learn AI

Centre signs MoU with Adobe to help children learn AI

Union Education Minister Pradhan signed an agreement with Adobe to help 20 million students and 5,00,000 teachers develop creative expression in classrooms using Adobe Express. The partnership will provide free access to Express Premium and professional development of educators. Training and certification in creativity and digital literacy will be provided…

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Centre announces new guidelines for granting deemed university status

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the UGC (Institutions Deemed to be Universities) Regulations, 2023, which will replace the 2019 guidelines.

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