Students Protest Against NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak in Lucknow
BBAU, LU students protest against NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
Hindustan Times
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Students from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University and Lucknow University protested against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, calling for the dissolution of the National Testing Agency and resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. They highlighted the impact of examination scams on millions of aspirants and vowed to continue their agitation.
- 01Protests were led by student organizations at BBAU and Lucknow University against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
- 02Students accused the National Testing Agency of corruption and demanded its dissolution.
- 03The protests highlighted the mental distress caused by repeated examination failures affecting millions.
- 04Activists criticized the government's handling of education and employment issues.
- 05A memorandum was submitted to the President of India, urging action against examination scams.
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On Thursday, students from Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (BBAU) and Lucknow University (LU) protested against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, which they claim is part of a larger examination scam crisis in India. Led by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI) at BBAU, demonstrators burned an effigy of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, accusing the National Testing Agency (NTA) of being a 'corrupt body' and demanding its immediate dissolution. The protests were marked by slogans such as 'Scrap NTA' and 'Stop Paper Leaks'. Activists expressed concern over the mental health of over 2.2 million aspirants affected by these scams, emphasizing that repeated failures lead to hopelessness and potential suicides. Various organizations, including the All India Students’ Association (AISA) and the National Students Youth Federation (NSYF), joined the protests at LU, where they submitted a memorandum to the President of India. They criticized the government's failure to provide a fair examination system and highlighted the negative impact of privatization on marginalized students. The protests reflect a growing frustration among youth regarding examination integrity and employment opportunities.
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The protests highlight significant concerns regarding the integrity of examination processes, which directly affect millions of students and their future opportunities.
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