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Youth Congress Protests NEET Paper Leak, Calls for Exam Cancellation in Chennai
Chennai: Youth Congress protests NEET leak, calls for exam to be scrapped
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The Tamil Nadu Youth Congress protested in Chennai against the alleged leak of the NEET UG 2026 exam, demanding its cancellation due to systemic inequalities favoring wealthy students. National Secretary Joshua Gerard highlighted the issue of repeated leaks and the financial burden on poorer candidates, warning of intensified protests if their demands are not met.
- 01The protest was led by Joshua Gerard, who criticized the NEET exam for favoring economically privileged students.
- 02Over 22 lakh candidates registered for the NEET UG 2026 exam, which was canceled following allegations of a paper leak.
- 03Joshua Gerard stated that the NEET exam has faced more than five paper leaks in the last 12 years.
- 04The Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has placed accused Shubham Khairnar in judicial custody until June 6 as part of the investigation into the leak.
- 05The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education has raised concerns about vulnerabilities in the NEET examination process.
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On Sunday, Tamil Nadu Youth Congress members protested in Chennai against the alleged leak of the NEET UG 2026 exam, calling for the cancellation of the exam due to perceived systemic inequalities. Indian Youth Congress National Secretary Joshua Gerard led the demonstration, emphasizing that the NEET exam disproportionately benefits wealthier students, as tuition fees can range from ₹1-2 lakh annually. Gerard condemned the repeated paper leaks, stating that over 22 lakh students take the exam annually and that such leaks have occurred more than five times in the past 12 years. He warned of intensified protests, including potential gheraos at state assemblies, if the NEET is not abolished. The controversy has also drawn attention from a Parliamentary Committee, which discussed vulnerabilities in the examination process and the ongoing Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry. The NEET UG 2026 exam, conducted on May 3, was canceled on May 12 due to the allegations, with a re-examination scheduled for June 21.
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The protest highlights significant concerns regarding access to medical education for economically disadvantaged students, potentially influencing future policies on medical entrance exams.
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