JEE-style NEET-UG format under active consideration; SC to hear matter August 19The Supreme Court is considering proposed changes to the NEET-UG examination format. A shift to computer-based testing is under active gove...
06 Aug, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
Around 158 CBI cases related to examination irregularities awaiting trial in courtsOver 150 recruitment exam irregularity cases await trial, some registered over two decades ago. The CBI will approach high courts to transf...
02 Aug, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
NEET-PG 2026: Candidates to get centres closer to home, test city info 3 weeks in advanceNEET-PG will offer more test locations and extended planning time. Candidates receive three state preferences for examination centres. The ...
01 Aug, 2026, 10.35 PM IST
MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates announced: Important schedule, eligibility, information bulletin and application processThe Medical Counselling Committee has announced the NEET UG Counselling 2026 schedule for admissions. Candidates qualified for NEET UG 2026...
01 Aug, 2026, 07.59 PM IST
Why India's college dream is turning into one of its costliest family investmentsStudent protests over the NEET paper leak have spotlighted India's booming private coaching industry and rising education costs. Household ...
30 Jul, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Wednesday amid uproar over NEET issueFor the seventh consecutive day, the Rajya Sabha’s proceedings were halted amid cries from opposition parties wishing to address police act...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Assam to withdraw cases over NEET protest, release those arrestedAssam government will withdraw police cases against NEET protest participants. Those arrested or detained during demonstrations will be pro...
28 Jul, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Unacademy investors to get UpGrad board seat as Rs 1,955-crore merger nears closeUpGrad is acquiring Unacademy through an all-stock transaction. The Competition Commission of India cleared the merger on July 7, removing ...
28 Jul, 2026, 01.26 PM IST
The Nilekani panel must rethink how India tests studentsThe committee should use the paper leak crisis as an opportunity to rethink India's entire public examination architecture—from NTA's role ...
27 Jul, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Big reform after NEET storm: Here's how India is seeking to improve its exam systemIndia is seeking to crack down on examination fraud by proposing tougher penalties for paper leak offences. These amendments aim to rehabil...
27 Jul, 2026, 06.15 PM IST
SC says Nilekani-led task force recommendations will be key to online NEET decisionThe Supreme Court will examine suggestions from a task force regarding the online structure of NEET. Prioritizing enhanced cybersecurity an...
27 Jul, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned Saturday after protests demanding his departure. Protests erupted after the NEET exam paper ...
25 Jul, 2026, 06.29 PM IST
Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after NEET protests: What was the medical entrance exam controversy all about?Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following widespread youth protests. These demonstrations demanded accountability for allege...
25 Jul, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
NEET paper leak: Left students' outfits clash with security forces, police use batonsThe protestors blocked the Dorina Crossing area in the Esplanade area, hurled footwear and water bottles at the men in uniform. The police ...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
JEE’s computer-based testing model offers blueprint for NEET reformRecent protests underscore the urgent necessity for comprehensive examination reforms and tackling the issue of paper leaks. Transitioning ...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
Amid CJP NEET protests, Dharmendra Pradhan reiterates that NEET will be fully computer-based from 2027NEET UG will fully adopt computer-based testing starting in 2027. This significant change eliminates the traditional pen-and-paper OMR answ...
22 Jul, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Vijay-led TVK demands NEET abolition, says states should control medical educationTamilaga Vettri Kazhagam demands complete abolition of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test. The party advocates for shifting educati...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.00 AM IST