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NEET-UG re-test: Brief tension outside Ahmedabad centre over hijab, sacred thread

A brief commotion erupted outside an Ahmedabad NEET-UG re-test centre Sunday as parents protested the removal of Hindu sacred threads during frisking, citing perceived disparity with students wearing hijabs being allowed entry. Police intervened, explaining National Testing Agency dress code rules, and two individuals from a Hindu organisation who caused…

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NEET-UG re-exam: NTA to hold nationwide mock drill on June 20; check what it means here

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is conducting a nationwide mock drill on June 20 to ensure a smooth NEET-UG re-examination on June 21. This re-test follows allegations of a paper leak in the original May 3 exam. NTA is actively reminding nearly 23 lakh candidates to download fresh admit cards…

The Economic Times

NEET Re-exam Pressure: Three aspirants die by suicide in Coimbatore, Dehradun and Delhi ahead of re-test on June 21

Neet Paper Leak: Three NEET aspirants from Tamil Nadu, Delhi, and Uttarakhand have allegedly died by suicide amid intense pressure surrounding the medical entrance exam. These incidents follow the NEET controversy and cancellation of the earlier test, renewing concerns about student mental stress. The National Testing Agency assures a secure…

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After CBSE controversy, NTA re-exam portal under scanner over alleged data vulnerabilities and system weaknesses

Cybersecurity researchers have raised concerns about potential vulnerabilities in the National Testing Agency's re-examination portal, alleging a "superadmin login bypass" that could expose sensitive administrative and user data. Screenshots suggest potential access to observer and center coordinator information, with the portal reportedly becoming inaccessible around the time of the claims.…

The Economic Times

Even one leaked question means a leaked paper: Prashant Kishor slams NTA

Prashant Kishor has strongly criticized the National Testing Agency's Director General Abhishek Singh. He stated that even a single leaked question is a serious offense. Kishor highlighted the system's failure to protect students' futures. The NEET-UG exam was cancelled due to integrity concerns. The re-examination is scheduled for June 21.

The Economic Times

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.

The Economic Times

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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NTA NEET UG 2026 Cancelled: Will new admit cards be issued? When will the new exam date be announced? Important FAQs answered

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 due to alleged paper leaks. A fresh re-examination will be conducted on new dates, with existing registrations and preferences remaining valid. The government has ordered a CBI inquiry into the matter.

The Economic Times

NEET UG 2026 exam cancelled: Why the exam has been cancelled, re-exam date and what's next?

NEET exam cancelled 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled NEET UG 2026, nearly nine days after the medical entrance exam was conducted on May 3. The decision, approved by the Government of India, comes after investigative findings and inputs shared by central agencies regarding alleged irregularities linked…

The Economic Times

NEET-UG 2024 Row: Supreme Court asks NTA to publish results on its website by July 20

The Supreme Court orders National Testing Agency (NTA) to upload the NEET-UG 2024 results centre-wise on its website by 5 pm on July 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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In Haryana hall of shame, NTA’s different yardsticks for test and retest

There was a difference between the National Testing Agency’s yardsticks for the NEET-UG retest last month and the original test in May in Haryana’s Jhajjar.

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CBI registers FIR for alleged irregularities in NEET-UG exam

Soon after being entrusted with the probe into the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance-Test (NEET) (UG) Examination 2024, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR in the case. Read further on Dynamite News:

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"Transparent, tamper-free, zero-error examinations are a commitment": Dharmendra Pradhan

Soon after the announcement of the formation of a high-level committee of experts to make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News

Paper Leak Row: Education Ministry forms 7-member committee to reform examination process, NTA functioning

Amid the ongoing crisis around paper leak allegations, the Ministry of Education on Saturday said it has constituted a high-level committee of experts to make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process, improvement in data security protocols and functioning of NTA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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67 perfect scorers, grace marks, ‘paper leak’: All about the NEET results controversy

India’s key examination for admission in medical colleges, NEET-UG, is embroiled in controversy once again – this time for purported paper leak, “inflated marks”, and alleged irregularities in its results.

The Hindu

Wrong CUET-UG question paper distributed at Kanpur centre, exam rescheduled to May 29: NTA

The National Testing Agency said that the CUET-UG exam at a centre in Kanpur where the wrong question paper was distributed will be conducted on May 29.

Dynamite News

JNU to accept National Eligibility Test instead of entrance exams for PhD programs

JNU has announced that it will accept the NET score instead of the entrance test conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) as the selection parameter for admission to its Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs from the current academic year. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

NEET-UG to be held on any date between June 3-5; CUET-UG from June 5-8 in Manipur

Medical entrance exam NEET-UG which was postponed in Manipur in view of the law-and-order situation will now be conducted on any date between June 3 to 5, National Testing Agency (NTA) announced. CUET-UG will be conducted in the State from June 5 to 8 and the postgraduate entrance test CUET-PG…

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Students of Gurukul college, Appa Public School do well in JEE (Mains)

The students of Dr. Channabasaveshwar Gurukul Residential PU Science College, Kardyal in Bhalki taluk of Bidar district, have secured above 90% in Joint Entrance Examinations (Mains) - 2023 Phase II, conducted by NTA (National Testing Agency) and brought laurels to the institution.

The Hindu

43 candidates bag perfect 100 score in JEE-Main, says National Testing Agency

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CUET-PG to be conducted from June 5-12: National Testing Agency

The CUET-PG for admission to postgraduate programmes in universities across the country will be conducted from June 5-12. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Delhi University to use ‘normalised scores’ to prepare merit lists: Official

The results for the debut edition of the CUET for the undergraduate admissions were declared by the National Testing Agency on September 16

The Hindu

Govt. school student aces NEET in first attempt with 503 marks

Data on performance of govt. school candidates in NEET yet to be released

The Hindu

CUET: Aspirants claim admit cards mention past dates for exam, NTA asks them not to panic

The students have been reaching out to the National Testing Agency and the University Grants Commission requesting for another chance to appear in the examination.

The Times of India

Delhi: ABVP holds protest, NSUI writes to National Testing Agency and Centre on CUET

NEW DELHI: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on Monday held a protest at the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding irregularities that have been taking place with regards to the common universities entrance test (CUET).

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