On Thursday, activists and students from the All India Democratic Students Organisation (AIDSO) held a protest in Kalaburagi, Karnataka, demanding action against the National Testing Agency (NTA) due to irregularities and question paper leaks in the NEET-UG examination. AIDSO district council vice-president Govind Yalwar highlighted that the repeated leaks have shattered the dreams of many students who invest significant time and money preparing for the exam. He criticized the NTA for allegedly becoming a tool for coaching mafias, which he claims are profiting from the situation. Another AIDSO leader, Preeti Doddamani, accused the NTA of undermining public education by prioritizing profit over student welfare. The protesters called for immediate corrective measures and warned of escalating their agitation if the government fails to act. The protest saw participation from various AIDSO leaders and students, emphasizing the urgent need for reform in the examination process.