Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Andhra Institutions Shut Over NEET Irregularities Protest
In Andhra Pradesh, many schools and colleges closed on July 24 to support a protest against problems with the NEET exam.
The protest was organized by student groups who want the education minister to resign and for the government to let states run their own exams.
They also want a fair investigation into claims that the NEET exam papers were leaked.
The protest leaders criticized the government for not supporting the students and for not taking action against those responsible for the exam issues.
The government has not yet responded to these demands.
Several educational institutions in Andhra Pradesh shut down on July 24 to protest alleged NEET irregularities.
The protest was organized by the Students’ Federation of India (SFI), All India Students’ Federation (AISF), and other Left organizations.
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the abolition of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
They also urge the Centre to allow states to conduct medical entrance examinations and demand a probe into the alleged NEET paper leak.
Protest leaders criticized the government for not supporting the students and for politicizing the issue.
- Who
- Students and Left-affiliated organizations in Andhra Pradesh
- What
- Protest against alleged NEET irregularities
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and address alleged NEET irregularities
Protesters' Demands
Government Response
Resignation of Union Education Minister
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government Response
No official response from the government regarding the resignation demand.
Abolition of National Testing Agency
Protesters' Demands
Protesters call for the abolition of the NTA, alleging loss of credibility in the examination system.
Government Response
No official response from the government regarding the abolition of NTA.
State Conduct of Examinations
Protesters' Demands
Protesters urge the Centre to allow states to conduct medical entrance examinations.
Government Response
No official response from the government regarding state-conducted examinations.
- Date of Protest
- July 24, 2024
- Organizations Involved
- Students’ Federation of India (SFI), All India Students’ Federation (AISF), and other Left organisations
- Location of Protest
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Main Demand
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Additional Demands
- Abolition of NTA, State-conducted examinations, Probe into NEET paper leak
- Government Response
- No official response from the government