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IN PHOTOS: Students protest across India over NEET (UG) 2026 paper leak row

Updated On: 15 June, 2026 10:50 PM IST | Poorva Gaikwad

Students, parents, and political groups staged protests across several parts of India over the NEET (UG) 2026 paper leak, demanding accountability, transparency, and a fair examination process (PICS/PTI)

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A protest lead by MLA Pallavi Patel was held in Varanasi. PIC/PTI
A protest lead by MLA Pallavi Patel was held in Varanasi. PIC/PTI
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In Bengaluru, students demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

In Bengaluru, students demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

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Police keep vigil as Apna Dal (K) MLA Pallavi Patel and her supporters protest in Varanasi against the paper leak

Police keep vigil as Apna Dal (K) MLA Pallavi Patel and her supporters protest in Varanasi against the paper leak

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Meanwhile, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested two accused arrested for allegedly luring students with false promises of providing the NEET re-examination paper through Telegram groups

Meanwhile, the Ahmedabad Crime Branch arrested two accused arrested for allegedly luring students with false promises of providing the NEET re-examination paper through Telegram groups

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Later in the day, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for the NEET (UG) re-examination 2026 with a sharp focus on ensuring security, transparency, and student convenience following recent concerns over alleged paper leaks

Later in the day, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan chaired a high-level meeting to review preparedness for the NEET (UG) re-examination 2026 with a sharp focus on ensuring security, transparency, and student convenience following recent concerns over alleged paper leaks

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The medical-entrance examination held on May 3 was cancelled amidst allegations of irregularities, leaving lakhs of aspirants in despair

The medical-entrance examination held on May 3 was cancelled amidst allegations of irregularities, leaving lakhs of aspirants in despair

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 The re-test is scheduled to be held on June 21.

 The re-test is scheduled to be held on June 21.

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