Outrage Erupts: NEET Exam Cancellation Sparks Nationwide Protests
The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) organised a protest against the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 exam, due to reported paper leaks. Effigies of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and NTA Chairman Pradeep Joshi were burned. Protesters demand an impartial investigation and call for AIIMS to conduct future exams.
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In a show of discontent, the National Students' Union of India led protests against the NEET (UG) 2026 exam cancellation owing to alleged paper leaks.
The cancellation, which comes amid widespread allegations of misconduct, has affected over 30 lakh students nationwide. Of significant concern is the role played by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which many students feel is incompetent.
The protesters have called for a judicial inquiry, demanding the NEET exam be conducted by a more credible institution like AIIMS. Voices from the protests highlight the emotional toll on students, stressing the need for an impartial investigation into these allegations.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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