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Congress Accuses Modi Government of Cover-Up in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak
NEET 2026 row: Congress accuses Modi govt of cover-up, paper leak
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Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of covering up a paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 exam. Ramesh claims the National Testing Agency (NTA) is colluding with the paper leak mafia and has failed to address irregularities from previous exams, raising concerns about the integrity of the examination process.
- 01Jairam Ramesh alleges the Modi government colluded with the paper leak mafia to suppress evidence of NEET-UG 2026 irregularities.
- 02The NTA claims that only certain questions were leaked, but Ramesh argues that circulating a 'guess paper' constitutes a leak.
- 03Ramesh highlighted that hotspots of fraud from NEET-UG 2024 re-emerged in the 2026 controversy, indicating systemic issues.
- 04The NTA is transitioning to a computer-based testing system to enhance security and prevent future leaks.
- 05The NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled after allegations of a coordinated paper leak, with over 22 lakh candidates affected.
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The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 examination has intensified, with Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan of a cover-up regarding a paper leak. Ramesh claims that the National Testing Agency (NTA) has been colluding with the paper leak mafia to suppress evidence of widespread irregularities. He criticized the NTA's assertion that only certain questions were leaked, arguing that the circulation of a 'guess paper' containing actual exam questions constitutes a significant breach. Ramesh pointed out that the same hotspots of fraud identified in previous NEET exams have resurfaced, indicating a failure to address ongoing issues. In response, the NTA has stated that it is implementing reforms to prevent future leaks and is transitioning to a computer-based testing system to enhance security. The NEET-UG 2026 exam, which was conducted on May 3, was cancelled following allegations of a coordinated leak, affecting over 22 lakh candidates. A re-examination is set for June 21 under stricter security measures.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam affects millions of aspiring medical students, potentially delaying their education and career paths.
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