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Digvijay Singh Criticizes NTA and Education Ministry Over NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak
NEET-UG 2026 leak: Digvijay Singh questions NTA, Education Ministry
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Congress leader Digvijay Singh has raised concerns regarding the handling of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak by the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Ministry of Education. He criticized their claims of no leak despite the exam's cancellation and questioned the transparency of the CBSE examination process.
- 01The NEET-UG 2026 exam, held on May 3, was cancelled on May 12 due to allegations of a paper leak.
- 02Singh described the Ministry of Education's response as 'very impractical' and questioned NTA's denial of a leak.
- 03He criticized the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system used in CBSE exams, citing its previous failures in 2014 and 2017.
- 04Singh highlighted a student's complaint regarding handwriting discrepancies being politicized rather than addressed.
- 05He called for accountability regarding the vendor selection and the overall handling of the NEET-UG examination process.
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On May 12, the NEET-UG 2026 exam, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 3, was cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak. Congress leader Digvijay Singh has expressed serious concerns over the Ministry of Education's handling of the situation, labeling their approach as 'very impractical.' He pointed out the contradiction in the NTA's denial of a leak while proceeding with a re-examination. Singh also criticized the transparency of the CBSE examination process, particularly the use of the On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, which he argued has proven impractical in past implementations. Furthermore, he raised issues regarding the politicization of student complaints, citing a specific case where a student's handwriting discrepancy was met with hostility rather than support. Singh emphasized the need for accountability and transparency in the examination process, questioning the vendor selection and the rates involved.
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The handling of the NEET-UG 2026 controversy could affect thousands of students across India who rely on this examination for medical admissions.
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