NEET exam
Coverage of NEET exam in the Nexus archive.
- Gatherings banned around NEET exam centres in Cyberabad on June 21; nearby photocopy shops to remain shut
Gatherings of five or more people are prohibited within 200 meters of NEET exam centers in Cyberabad starting June 21, as per a notification by Cyberabad Police Commissioner M. Ramesh under Section 163 of the BNSS. Nearby photocopy shops will also remain closed during this period.
- Delhi High Court issues notice to Centre on Telegram’s challenge to temporary ban ahead of NEET exam
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Indian government regarding Telegram's legal challenge to a temporary ban imposed before the NEET exam. The Centre, represented by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, accused Telegram of hosting channels that allegedly provided leaked exam questions for monetary gain.
- BJP government has ‘failed’ first test of accountability by not seeking Pradhan's resignation, says Kharge
The BJP government has not requested the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, according to Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge. The Modi government temporarily blocked Telegram for the NEET exam re-test.
- India temporarily bans Telegram over exam paper leak concerns
India temporarily banned Telegram due to concerns about exam paper leaks. The NEET exam was previously canceled over similar allegations, leading to widespread protests.
- Telegram app restricted in India at NTA request until June 21
The Telegram app has been restricted in India at the request of the National Testing Agency (NTA) until June 21. The NTA cited that Telegram groups were advertising fake exam papers for the NEET exam and defrauding candidates.