Dharmendra Pradhan Acknowledges NEET Paper Leak, Announces Re-Exam Date
‘We Accept Breach Happened, Take Responsibility’: Dharmendra Pradhan On NEET Paper Leak Controversy
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan confirmed a breach in the NEET-UG examination process, resulting in the cancellation of the May 3 exam. A re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, as the ministry takes responsibility and vows to implement online testing to prevent future leaks.
- 01NEET-UG examination breach acknowledged by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- 02Re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026, after the May 3 exam was canceled.
- 03Minister emphasized zero tolerance for examination malpractices and confirmed CBI investigation.
- 04NEET will transition to online format from the next academic year to prevent paper leaks.
- 05The ministry aims for 'zero errors' in future examinations.
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the NEET-UG examination breach during a press conference, confirming that the ministry takes full responsibility for the incident. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a re-examination on June 21, 2026, after the initial exam on May 3 was canceled due to a significant leak of questions. Pradhan stated that the leak was confirmed after a complaint was received about a guess paper containing actual exam questions. He reiterated the government's commitment to combating examination fraud, announcing a zero tolerance policy towards exam mafias and confirming that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is involved in the investigation. To prevent future breaches, the NEET exam will transition to an online format starting next year, moving away from traditional OMR sheets. Pradhan expressed concern for the affected candidates but emphasized the necessity of the decision for the integrity of the examination system.
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The cancellation and rescheduling of the NEET-UG exam may affect thousands of aspiring medical students, delaying their admission processes.
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