In the wake of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy, the Centre is planning to deploy the Indian Air Force (IAF) for the secure transportation of examination question papers ahead of the re-examination scheduled next month.
Facing mounting criticism over discrepancies in Class 12 re-evaluation results, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday publicly accepted responsibility for shortcomings in the Central Board of Secondary Education's (CBSE) newly introduced On-Screen Marking (OSM) system, while assuring students that all genuine grievances would be addressed.
Amid a nationwide uproar over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak, a high-level meeting was reportedly held at the residence of Union Minister Rajnath Singh.
Pradhan expressed confidence that all States would extend their full cooperation to ensure that the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination is conducted in a smooth, transparent, and fair manner.
The NEET re-examination will see over 23 lakh candidates appearing again for the competitive test, as the May 3 examinations were cancelled after a nationwide uproar over paper leaks.
The Education Ministry has cancelled the UGC-NET examination after the paper was reportedly leaked.
The protestors raised slogans against the minister and demanded justice for the students who appeared for the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams.
The Union education minister met a few students along with their parents and assured them that no injustice would be done to them.
The BJP has so far won in six Lok Sabha seats, the result of which has been declared by the Election Commission of India.
According to an official statement, the programme aims to create 100 start-ups, each with a valuation of Rs 100 crore, by the 100th anniversary of Odisha in 2036.
