Education Ministry
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Speed News: Pralhad Joshi Takes Charge As Edu. Minister After Pradhan's Resignation
Originals | Jul 26, 2026, 06:39 PM ISTIndia Issues Black Sea Advisory Amid Rising Missile And Drone Attack Threats. Prahlad Joshi Takes Charge As Edu. Minister After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation. Nepal Allows Indian ₹200 And ₹500 Notes After Nearly Decade-Long Ban. Get all the latest headlines in today's Speed News.
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NEET UG re-exam 2026 underway for nearly 23 lakh candidates; security heightened across centres
Education | Jun 21, 2026, 03:11 PM ISTThe 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 | Jun 21, 2026, 11:32 AM ISTThe 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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Tamil Nadu: Another NEET aspirant dies by suicide ahead of re-exam, protests erupt Coimbatore
Tamil Nadu | Jun 18, 2026, 01:10 PM ISTMembers of the CPM staged a protest at the ESI Hospital in Coimbatore and insisted that adequate relief should be provided to the bereaved family. They also stated that the family would not accept the student's body until appropriate action was taken and justice was ensured.
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Telegram moves Delhi High Court against Centre's ban on platform for NEET UG retest
India | Jun 17, 2026, 11:40 AM ISTAccording to CBI, the integrity of the examination was allegedly compromised after question papers were circulated in PDF format through messaging platforms, including WhatsApp and Telegram, before the exam took place.
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Annamalai questions military-grade security for NEET retest, flags rising 'stress' among students
Tamil Nadu | Jun 16, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTAnnamalai also pointed to technical issues being faced by some students while downloading their admit cards. While noting that the NTA has assured candidates that the problem would be resolved soon, he said such difficulties added to the concerns surrounding the retest.
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NEET UG re-exam city slip 2026 out at neet.nta.nic.in; check how to download
Education | Jun 07, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTNEET 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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Pradhan accepts NTA's fault in NEET paper leak, vows crackdown on education mafias | EXCLUSIVE
India | May 29, 2026, 06:01 PM ISTPradhan 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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CBSE denies security breach on evaluation portal OSM, calls viral claim misleading
Education | May 26, 2026, 08:24 PM ISTAccording 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: Dharmendra Pradhan reviews re-exam preparedness, orders action against fake news
Education | May 20, 2026, 05:19 PM ISTAuthorities 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, 08:29 PM ISTMandhare 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, 08:35 PM ISTThe 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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IIT Kanpur suicide row: Education Ministry forms three-member committee to examine suicide incidents
Education | Jan 22, 2026, 06:23 PM ISTThe committee, led by Chairperson NETF (National Educational Technology Forum) Anil Sahasrabudhe, will also review the extent of compliance by IIT Kanpur with the Framework Guidelines for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing of Students in HEIs issued on July 2023.
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Viksit Bharat Buildathon registration 2025 window to close today; know how to apply
Education | Oct 11, 2025, 10:27 AM ISTViksit Bharat Buildathon registration 2025: The last date to register is October 11. Apply for Viksit Bharat Buildathon at vbb.mic.gov.in.
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Viksit Bharat Buildathon 2025 registration deadline extended; important dates, key features - detail
Education | Oct 08, 2025, 04:27 PM ISTViksit Bharat Buildathon registration 2025: The students of Classes 6 to 12 who wish to register can do so on the official website- vbb.mic.gov.in. The schools can submit entries for the Viksit Bharat Buildathon from October 14 to 31.
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Dharmendra Pradhan visits IIT Delhi-Abu Dhabi campus in UAE, discusses cooperation in education
Education | Sep 10, 2025, 07:22 PM ISTPradhan held a meeting with Sara Musallam, Chairperson of the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK). He expressed gratitude to Musallam and ADEK for their cooperation in establishing the IIT Delhi Abu Dhabi campus.
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Dharmendra Pradhan embarks on two-day UAE visit, to inaugurate IIM campus, other projects
India | Sep 09, 2025, 07:52 PM ISTDuring this visit, he will engage with top UAE leaders, ministers, policymakers, academicians and representatives from both Indian and UAE institutions. The discussions will focus on expanding cooperation in education, innovation and knowledge exchange.
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21 teachers from Higher Education Institutions, polytechnics chosen for National Teacher Awards
Education | Aug 26, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTThe selection procedure for National Awards to Teachers (NAT)-2025 involves two-step process-- evaluation by preliminary search-cum screening committee for initial shortlisting of nominees and selection of awardees from the shortlisted nominees by a national jury.
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UGC new draft curriculum includes Ram Rajya, Viksit Bharat; Savarkar's mention sparks row
Education | Aug 26, 2025, 02:42 PM ISTIn Chemistry, the syllabus opens with a Saraswati Vandana and includes modules on Ayurveda, Siddha and homeopathy. Students will explore traditional Indian medicines, including the use of milk, water and honey in treatment, along with local beverages.
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Pariksha Pe Charcha: 8th edition of PM Modi's flagship initiative receives over 2 cr registrations
Education | Jan 10, 2025, 07:25 AM ISTThe first edition of the prime minister's interactive programme with school and college students was held at the Talkatora stadium on February 16, 2018. Its seventh edition was held in a town hall format at the Bharat Mandapam in Pragati Maidan, engaging participants across the country and overseas.