NEET UG 2026 Re-examination Scheduled Amid Paper Leak Controversy
NEET-UG 2027 to be computer-based from next year: Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after paper leak row
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The Union Education Ministry has announced that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 will be reconducted on June 21, following a paper leak scandal. Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized a 'zero tolerance' policy towards exam malpractice and revealed that NEET will transition to a computer-based format next year to enhance security.
- 01The NEET UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, after the original exam was canceled due to a paper leak.
- 02Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that 120 out of 410 questions from the leaked 'guess paper' were actual exam questions.
- 03The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is now investigating the circumstances surrounding the paper leak.
- 04The transition to a computer-based format for NEET UG is aimed at improving exam security and reducing the risk of future leaks.
- 05Pradhan reiterated the government's commitment to protecting the integrity of the examination process and ensuring that deserving candidates are not disadvantaged.
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The Union Education Ministry has announced the rescheduling of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 to June 21, 2026, following the cancellation of the original exam due to allegations of a paper leak. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the decision was made to uphold the integrity of the examination process and ensure fairness for all candidates. He confirmed that a 'guess paper' containing actual exam questions had circulated prior to the test, leading to the cancellation. Pradhan emphasized a 'zero tolerance' policy against examination malpractice, stating that the government would not allow any candidate to be unfairly disadvantaged by the actions of an 'education mafia.' To enhance security, NEET UG will transition to a computer-based format starting next year. The investigation into the paper leak has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with Pradhan assuring that measures will be taken to prevent future incidents. Revised admit cards and guidelines for the re-examination will be made available soon.
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