Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Students Protest NEET Paper Leaks in Delhi
Students have been protesting in Delhi because some exam papers were leaked.
The government says they are taking action by arresting people involved and holding re-exams.
Some students said they initially suffered but later improved their performance.
The protesters want the Education Minister to resign, but the government says that's not happening.
The Prime Minister has promised strict action against those who leaked the papers.
The Finance Minister's remarks about students benefiting from the re-exam have been criticized as insensitive, especially by those who lost loved ones due to the leak.
Students protested paper leaks in exams at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.
Government arrested people involved in paper leaks and conducted re-examinations.
Some students said they initially suffered but later improved their performance.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government sources say the minister's resignation is not on the cards.
- Who
- Students, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Opposition leaders
- What
- Protests over NEET paper leaks and government response
- When
- July 20 (protest), ongoing
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Why
- Students protesting paper leaks and demanding action against those responsible, including the resignation of the Education Minister
Government's Response
Protesters' Demands
Action Against Paper Leaks
Government's Response
The government has taken swift action, including arrests and re-examinations, to address paper leaks and ensure justice.
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, citing insufficient action.
Sensitivity Towards Students
Government's Response
The government claims that some students benefited from the re-exam and improved their performance.
Protesters' Demands
Protesters and opposition parties criticize the government's remarks as insensitive, especially in light of students who took their own lives due to the leak.
- Date of Protest
- July 20
- Number of Officers Sacked
- 47
- Testing Agency
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Government Response
- Arrests, re-examinations, and fast-track courts
- Opposition Criticism
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's remarks deemed insensitive
