Archive · 22 Jul 2026
NEET Topper Advocates Study Over Protests Amid Paper Leak
Panshul Bansal, who got the second rank in the NEET-UG 2026 exam, says students should study instead of protesting about the paper leak.
He improved his score from 706 to 715 by focusing on his studies.
Many students are protesting and want the Education Minister to resign.
Panshul thinks it's better to study hard and not get distracted by protests.
The government is investigating the paper leak, and some leaders are supporting the protests.
Panshul Bansal, NEET-UG 2026 AIR 2, advises students to focus on studying instead of protesting.
Bansal improved his score from 706 to 715 in the re-examination by maintaining his study routine.
Thousands of students are protesting nationwide, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation.
The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak is being investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi staged a protest demanding Pradhan's resignation and was later detained.
- Who
- Panshul Bansal, NEET-UG 2026 topper, and protesting students
- What
- Advice to focus on studies instead of protesting amid NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- When
- After the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and subsequent re-examination
- Where
- Nationwide protests and interviews with NDTV
- Why
- To improve performance and avoid negativity
Protesters
Panshul Bansal
Response to NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak
Protesters
Demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and protesting nationwide.
Panshul Bansal
Advocating for focusing on studies and improving performance instead of protesting.
- NEET-UG 2026 Topper
- Panshul Bansal
- All India Rank
- 2
- Original Exam Score
- 706
- Re-examination Score
- 715
- Exam Cancellation Date
- May 3, 2026
- Investigating Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation
- Protest Leader
- Rahul Gandhi