Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Cabinet Approves Exam Act Amendments Amid NEET Leak Protests
The Union Cabinet in India has approved changes to a law about public exams.
This comes after many students and opposition parties protested because a big exam called NEET-UG had a paper leak.
The protesters want the Education Minister to resign, compensation for students who died by suicide because of the leak, and no legal action against protesters.
The government has asked for more time to think about these demands.
The changes to the law might be discussed in Parliament soon.
The Union Cabinet approved amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.
Protests over the NEET-UG paper leak have been ongoing since June 6, 2024.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and compensation for suicide victims.
The government has asked for time to consider the demands and will hold further discussions.
The amendment Bill is likely to be taken up in Parliament on July 27, 2024.
- Who
- Union Cabinet, Protesters, Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), Union Ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh
- What
- Approval of amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, amid protests over NEET-UG paper leak
- When
- July 26, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To address nationwide protests demanding accountability and reforms in the examination process
Protesters' Demands
Government's Response
Accountability and Resignation
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and a comprehensive investigation into the NEET-UG paper leak.
Government's Response
The government has asked for time to consider the demand for Pradhan's resignation and is holding internal discussions on the issue.
Compensation for Victims
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand compensation for suicide victims of the NEET leak.
Government's Response
The government has not explicitly stated its position on compensation but has asked for time to consider the demands.
Legal Action Against Protesters
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand no FIRs against students protesting the NEET leak.
Government's Response
The government has not explicitly stated its position on legal action against protesters but has asked for time to consider the demands.
- Date of Cabinet Approval
- July 26, 2024
- Expected Parliament Consideration
- July 27, 2024
- Protest Start Date
- June 6, 2024
- Protest Culmination
- July 20, 2024 (Sansad Chalo march)
- Monsoon Session of Parliament
- July 20 to August 13, 2024
- Protesters' Main Demands
- Resignation of Education Minister, compensation for suicide victims, no FIRs against protesters
- Government's Response
- Asked for time to consider demands, internal discussions ongoing