Archive · 25 Jul 2026
NEET Protests Spark Nationwide Uncertainty and Local Impact
There's a big protest happening in India because some students think there was a leak in an important exam called NEET.
They want the exam to be redone and the education minister to step down.
The protests started in Delhi but have spread all over the country.
In Kota, a city known for its coaching centers, people are worried that fewer students will come to prepare for the exam because of all the uncertainty.
The government has been talking to the protesters and has made some promises, but the protesters say it's not enough.
They are still demanding more changes and compensation for families who have been affected.
NEET protests spread nationwide, led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Protesters demand resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and ₹1 crore compensation for affected families.
Kota's coaching institutes and hostel owners fear a drop in student numbers due to uncertainty.
Government announces fast-track courts and tougher anti-paper leak law but protesters remain firm on demands.
Protests intensified after a march to Parliament ended in clashes on 20 July.
- Who
- NEET aspirants, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Activist Sonam Wangchuk
- What
- Protests and demands for a fresh NEET exam, resignation of the education minister, and compensation for affected families
- When
- Protests began on 20 June, hunger strike ended on 23 July
- Where
- Nationwide, with significant impact in Kota
- Why
- Alleged paper leak in NEET exam leading to demands for accountability and reforms
Protesters' Demands
Government's Actions
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters' Demands
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Government's Actions
The government has not agreed to this demand and continues negotiations.
Compensation for Affected Families
Protesters' Demands
Protesters seek ₹1 crore compensation for families of aspirants who died by suicide.
Government's Actions
The government has not yet committed to this specific compensation amount.
- Protest Start Date
- 20 June
- Hunger Strike Duration
- 26 days
- Expected Student Drop in Kota
- 70,000-80,000
- Previous Student Numbers in Kota
- Around one lakh
- Protest Intensification Date
- 20 July
- Hunger Strike End Date
- 23 July
- Government's Response
- Fast-track courts and tougher anti-paper leak law