On May 3, NEET-UG 2026 was held for over 22 lakh candidates
A major national exam leak and subsequent cover-up raises serious concerns about institutional failure.
On May 3, NEET-UG 2026 was held for over 22 lakh candidates. Tutor Shashikant Suthar alleged a leak and alerted authorities; the NTA canceled the exam and ordered a re-test on June 21 after CBI investigations confirmed leaks. The controversy sparked the satirical Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), leading to nationwide protests demanding reforms and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, which he submitted on July 25.
26 JUL 2026
— Al Jazeera
Pralhad Joshi was appointed India's education minister following Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation due to protests over a NEET exam leak.
28 JUL 2026
— NDTV
Rahul Gandhi criticized Pralhad Joshi's appointment as Education Minister, citing his past defense of the early release of rapists.
4 AUG 2026
— BBC
India's education minister resigned due to protests over exam leaks, prompting Prime Minister Modi to implement reforms but youth unemployment remains a significant challenge.
“In his resignation letter, he indicates that from 2027 the government will work towards shifting NEET to a computer-based format, though detailed modalities are yet to be notified.”— verbatim excerpt from Indian Express
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