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NEET aspirant found dead in Rajasthan’s Sikar; 2nd such case within month

NEET aspirant found dead in Rajasthan’s Sikar; 2nd such case within month

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A 22-year-old student preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to undergraduate medical courses was found dead in Rajasthan’s Sikar on Monday, the second such case in the city within a month. Police said they found a note. (Shutterstock) Police said the student from Jhunjhunu was set to appear for the NEET retest on June 21, which would have been his third attempt. The National Testing Agency (NTA) rescheduled the test for June 21 after cancelling NEET (Undergraduate) 2026 on May 12, nine days after 2.27 million students sat for the examination across 551 cities. The move came after central agencies confirmed that the question paper had been compromised. Questions were available on some phones as early as May 1, two days before the exam. It was the second time in two years that NEET-UG came under scrutiny, prompting the NTA to hand the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Rajesh Kumar Budania, a Rajasthan Police officer, said the 22-year-old student was found dead at a rented flat in Sikar. …

NEET paper leak accused’s property in Maharashtra’s Beed district partly demolished

NEET paper leak accused’s property in Maharashtra’s Beed district partly demolished

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Civic authorities in Maharashtra’s Beed district on Tuesday began the demolition of an under-construction building allegedly linked to retired professor P V Kulkarni, who has been arrested in connection with the NEET paper leak case, reported the PTI. The Beed Municipal Council initiated action against the four-storey structure located in the Shahunagar area after it was found to be in violation of local building regulations. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

NEET re-exam for every student is ‘injustice’, say parents | Ahmedabad News

NEET re-exam for every student is ‘injustice’, say parents | Ahmedabad News

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3 min readAhmedabadMay 13, 2026 02:59 AM IST Parents of some NEET aspirants gathered outside premier schools in Rajkot on Tuesday, hours after the government announced the cancellation of the medical entrance exam due to a ‘paper leak’, which was now being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate (UG) medical courses, held on May 3, 2026, was cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) after allegations of a paper leak on Tuesday. Hemal Mehta, a businessman whose daughter had appeared for NEET UG 2026, says re-examination of all students in the country would affect students who had not cheated. “When the paper leak happened only in some states, why are all 24 lakh students paying the price? Why is the government playing with their future? At this rate, if paper leaks are going to happen, why doesn’t the government hold three exams per year and then count the marks of the exam in which the leak didn’t take place? This is gross injustice and …

Rahul Gandhi slams NEET paper leak, says PM Modi’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ turning into ‘poison’

Rahul Gandhi slams NEET paper leak, says PM Modi’s ‘Amrit Kaal’ turning into ‘poison’

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In a post on social media platform X, the Congress MP accused the BJP-led government of failing to protect the integrity of the country’s education system and said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Amrit Kaal” had turned into a “poison era” for the country’s youth Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

95,913 more candidates can be counselled after NEET-PG cut-off lowered: SC told| India News

95,913 more candidates can be counselled after NEET-PG cut-off lowered: SC told| India News

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New Delhi: The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has informed the Supreme Court of India that 95,913 additional candidates have become eligible for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2025 counselling after the qualifying percentile was reduced, cautioning that any interference at this stage would directly affect these candidates. NBEMS said that the number of qualified candidates increased from 1,28,116 under the earlier criteria to 2,24,029 under the revised criteria. (Representative photo) In an affidavit filed in response to petitions challenging the lowering of the NEET-PG cut-off, NBEMS said that the number of qualified candidates increased from 1,28,116 under the earlier criteria to 2,24,029 under the revised criteria. “It is ex-facie apparent that pursuant to the lowering of cut off 95,913 additional candidates have now become eligible to participate in the counselling for NEET PG 2025,” it submitted. The Board contended that any order in the present writ petition would affect these candidates, who are not before the court, and on that ground alone the petition deserves dismissal. The matter is …

NEET SS result 2025 announced, check cut-offs and scorecard release date

NEET SS result 2025 announced, check cut-offs and scorecard release date

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For over a decade, the Hindustan Times Digital Streams – Education Desk has been a trusted source for accurate, in-depth, and timely news on education and careers. We bring the latest updates on board exams, competitive exams, results, employment news, study abroad, scholarships, and school and college admissions, helping students, job seekers, and educators make informed decisions. Our Coverage Areas 1. Board Exams & Results: Comprehensive reporting on CBSE, CISCE, and state board exams (UP, Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and others), including schedules, admit cards, answer keys, results, and career opportunities. 2. Competitive Exams: Insights into major exams like UPSC, JEE, NEET, GATE, CAT, SAT, and state and central government services. Exam Results: Timely updates on UPSC, SSC, SBI, IBPS, NTA, IIMs, and other competitive exam results. 3. Employment News: Notifications on government and private sector jobs, vacancies, eligibility, application processes, and results. 4. Study Abroad: Information on top universities, courses, tuition fees, scholarships, visa regulations, and career prospects for international students. Features & Analysis: Opinion pieces, expert …

NEET PG 2025 final correction window closes today at natboard.edu.in, direct link to make edits | Competitive Exams

NEET PG 2025 final correction window closes today at natboard.edu.in, direct link to make edits | Competitive Exams

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The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, NBEMS, will be closing the window to make final edits in NEET PG 2025 applications on Monday, May 26, 2025. Candidates who applied for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test or NEET PG 2025 and wish to make corrections with regard to photograph, signature, and thumb impression, can do so on the official website at natboard.edu.in. NEET PG 2025 final correction window will close today at natboard.edu.in. The direct link to make edits is given here, As per the board, candidates are advised to submit the images in their application as per prescribed image upload guidelines. It said that no further opportunity shall be given to make corrections, and failure to submit images as per guidelines and/or failure to rectify the images will invite rejection of the application. The board further informed that candidates who fail to submit duly completed applications with requisite documents and/or fail to rectify the deficiencies in their applications by the last date prescribed for rectification will be declared ineligible.  Besides, the NEET …

Over 72,000 candidates to take NEET (UG)-2025 in Telangana today  

Over 72,000 candidates to take NEET (UG)-2025 in Telangana today  

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Image used for representational purpose today. | Photo Credit: Nirmal Harindran From three-tier security arrangements for entry of candidates into examination halls to recording attendance using biometric devices and ensuring CCTV surveillance, the State government has made elaborate arrangements for conducting the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (UG)-2025 to be held on Sunday (May 4, 2025). Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the test is for admission to undergraduate medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BSMS, BUMS, and BHMS. In all, 72,507 candidates have registered for the test in Telangana, and it will be conducted from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in 190 examination centres across the State. Officials said candidates will be allowed into the centres starting 11 a.m., and no candidate will be allowed entry after 1.30 p.m. This is in view of the entry rules, which include extensive and compulsory frisking of candidates and scrutiny of their identification and admit cards. A State-level review by Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao about the arrangements on Friday and district-wise inspections and final …

NEET-UG exam: Bihar Police warn people against rumours, fraud calls

NEET-UG exam: Bihar Police warn people against rumours, fraud calls

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Patna, The Economic Offences Unit of Bihar Police has warned the public and aspirants against rumours and fraud calls by cyber fraudsters to aspirants and parents luring them to provide answer sheets ahead of the NEET-UG, scheduled to be held on May 4 across the country. NEET-UG exam: Bihar Police warn people against rumours, fraud calls The EOU, on Friday, issued an advisory saying, “Public is advised not to fall prey to misinformation and fraud calls by cyber fraudsters luring them to provide answer sheets/question papers in the upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, Undergraduate -2025 examination on May 4.” “There is an apprehension that anti-social elements or cyber fraudsters may try to break the integrity of the examination through rumours on social media platforms,” it said. The advisory also said that people should immediately inform the police about any such misinformation. “We advise people to avoid falling prey to such deceitful practices. Those found guilty of engaging in such activities will face severe consequences, including legal action. A criminal proceeding will be initiated against …

No Tall Claims: CCPA warns JEE, NEET coaching centres over misleading ads, issues notices

No Tall Claims: CCPA warns JEE, NEET coaching centres over misleading ads, issues notices

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New Delhi: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has pulled up several coaching centres for flouting advertising norms and engaging in unfair trade practices, particularly those institutes that help students prepare for joint entrance examination (JEE) for undergraduate engineering programs and national eligibility cum entrance test (NEET) for undergraduate medical courses. Several prominent institutes have been found misusing student success stories after the recent declaration of entrance exam results, making exaggerated or unverifiable claims to attract new enrolments, the Union consumer affairs ministry said in a statement on Thursday. Also Read | IAS coaching centres may be closed for false advertising The CCPA has issued notices to coaching institutes over claims related to guaranteed admissions and assured ranks in competitive exams like JEE and NEET, it said. The CCPA has, however, not revealed the names of the coaching centres that have been put under notice. These notices pertain to alleged violations of the Consumer Protection Act and its associated guidelines, particularly over misleading advertisements, unfair trade practices, and denial of consumer rights. Also Read | …