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  NEET UG re-exam 2026 underway for nearly 23 lakh candidates; security heightened across centres

  Education | June 21, 2026 15:11 IST

  The examination will conclude at 5.15 pm, including an additional 15 minutes for candidates. It is being conducted at 5,440 centres across 551 cities in India, along with 14 centres overseas. Candidates appeared for the test in English and 12 Indian languages.

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  NEET re-exam: Dharmendra Pradhan makes appeal to aspirants; here's what education minister said

  India | June 21, 2026 11:32 IST

  The NEET-UG 2026 examination is being conducted again after the May 3 test was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. The Centre subsequently directed the CBI to carry out a detailed investigation into the matter.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan reviews preparations for NEET UG re-exam: Know what measures NTA is taking

  Education | June 09, 2026 19:53 IST

  The NTA is going to conduct the NEET UG re-exam on June 21. On May 12, the NTA cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET, held on May 3 for medical admissions amid allegations of paper leak.

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  NEET UG re-exam city slip 2026 out at neet.nta.nic.in; check how to download

  Education | June 07, 2026 17:36 IST

  NEET UG re-exam admit card 2026 will be released three to four days before the exam. For the NEET exam 2026 to be held on June 21, the candidates can expect their admit card by June 17. NEET re-exam admit card once released, will be available for download on the official website - neet.nta.nic.in.

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  CBSE OSM row: Centre seeks report from board over awarding contract to COEMPT, vows action

  Education | June 02, 2026 8:04 IST

  The Ministry of Education has sought a detailed report from CBSE related to COEMPT tender, including the procedure followed during the award of the contract.

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  Pradhan accepts NTA's fault in NEET paper leak, vows crackdown on education mafias | EXCLUSIVE

  India | May 29, 2026 18:01 IST

  Pradhan announced that all cases related to the NEET paper leak would be heard in fast-track courts to ensure swift justice and strict punishment for the accused. On CBSE discrepancies, Pradhan accepted that there were multiple issues with the evaluation system.

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  'Attacking me won't absolve you of crimes': Rahul hits back at Dharmendra Pradhan over CBSE OSM row

  India | May 28, 2026 19:26 IST

  Earlier, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan described Rahul Gandhi as “frustrated” and accused the Leader of Opposition of repeatedly opposing India’s technological and scientific progress.

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  CBSE OSM discrepancies row: 'No student's query will go unresolved,' says Pradhan

  Education | May 28, 2026 12:46 IST

  CBSE OSM discrepancies row: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, "I take responsibility for the discrepancies caused. These issues will be rectified and appropriate steps will be taken. I can assure students that no single query will go unanswered or unresolved."

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  CBSE denies security breach on evaluation portal OSM, calls viral claim misleading

  Education | May 26, 2026 20:24 IST

  According to CBSE, the website mentioned in the viral post—http://cbse.onmarks.co.in— is only a testing portal. It is used internally for sample data checks and system review purposes. The Board clarified that this site does not contain any examination data, marks or student-related information.

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  NEET paper leak row: Rahul vows protest till Pradhan quits; BJP alleges bid to destabilise Modi govt

  India | May 24, 2026 15:35 IST

  Rahul shared a video on X showing students protesting in Hyderabad against the alleged irregularities in the NEET examination. Referring to the protests, Gandhi accused the Centre of avoiding accountability at a time when lakhs of students were facing uncertainty about their future.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan seeks report from CBSE over re-evaluation technical glitches

  Education | May 24, 2026 7:03 IST

  CBSE said it is continuously monitoring all reported issues and taking corrective measures, including extension of timelines and technical interventions.

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  NEET paper leak: Dharmendra Pradhan reviews re-exam preparedness, orders action against fake news

  Education | May 20, 2026 17:19 IST

  Authorities expressed concern over the rise of fake paper leak claims and misleading posts being circulated online, especially through Telegram channels and anonymous groups before major examinations. Officials said such content often creates fear, panic and confusion among students and parents.

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  NEET paper leak: Pune lecturer, arrested by CBI over Biology paper leak, sacked by college

  India | May 18, 2026 20:29 IST

  Mandhare had been associated with the junior college section since 2002 and had been teaching biology to Class 11 and 12 students for more than two decades. According to the institution, her involvement with confidential work related to the NEET examination was in an individual capacity.

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  Aaj Ki Baat: Full episode, May 15, 2026

  India | May 15, 2026 20:35 IST

  The entrance examination for undergraduate medical programs, held on May 3, was annulled on May 12 amid claims that the question paper had been leaked. Subsequently, the Central government handed over the investigation to the CBI.

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  NEET UG exam cancelled to protect students' rights, will not allow malpractices: Dharmendra Pradhan

  Education | May 15, 2026 11:40 IST

  NEET UG re-exam 2026: Dharmendra Pradhan in a press conference said the new admit card will be issued on or before June 14. He added that the students will get extra 15 minutes.. They will get the right to choose exam centre according to their choice.

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  Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chairs high-level meeting on NEET re-exam amid paper leak row

  India | May 14, 2026 23:53 IST

  Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan chairs high-level meeting on NEET re-exam amid paper leak row

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  Textbook row: NCERT ascertaining process of making books which led to error of judgement

  India | February 26, 2026 20:57 IST

  The NCERT's Social Science textbook for Class 8 states that corruption, a massive backlog of cases and the lack of an adequate number of judges are among the challenges faced by the judicial system.

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  Dharmendra Pradhan on NCERT textbook row: 'Very sad, there was no intention to insult judiciary'

  Education | February 26, 2026 23:58 IST

  “I am very sad at what has happened, there was no intention to insult judiciary: Education Minster Dharmendra Pradhan on NCERT textbook row.

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  Delhi Government launches nation's first AI-driven education model with CM Shri Schools | Details

  Delhi | February 18, 2026 10:25 IST

  Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan congratulated the Delhi government, noting that these schools set a benchmark for equitable, high-quality education, particularly for students from economically weaker, lower, and middle-income families.

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  OPINION | New UGC regulations: Prevent scope for misuse

  India | January 28, 2026 17:04 IST

  Pradhan may be assuring that the UGC regulations would not be allowed to be misused, but mere assurance will not do. The matter has already taken political overtones and some bureaucrats in Uttar Pradesh have resigned on this issue.