Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Students Protest NEET Paper Leak, Demand Accountability
Students in Hyderabad protested on Monday because they believe the NEET exam questions were leaked.
They are upset that the government has not done anything about it.
Around 100 students from NALSAR University of Law went on a one-meal fast to show support for other protesters in Delhi.
They want the government to be more open and honest about what happened.
They also want the Education Minister to step down.
Another group of students from JNTU held a torchlight rally to show their anger.
They marched through the city and shouted slogans.
The students say they will keep protesting until the government listens to them.
Around 100 students of NALSAR University of Law observed a one-meal solidarity fast in support of Delhi's Jantar Mantar protest over the alleged NEET paper leak.
Protesters demanded accountability and transparency from the government regarding the NEET paper leak and broader education system issues.
The NSUI wing of JNTU organized a torchlight rally condemning the Centre's handling of the alleged NEET paper leak issue.
Protesters called for the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the issue.
Student organizations pledged to continue peaceful protests and democratic campaigns until their demands are addressed.
- Who
- Students of NALSAR University of Law and JNTU, Hyderabad
- What
- Protests over alleged NEET paper leak and broader education system issues
- When
- Monday
- Where
- Hyderabad
- Why
- To demand accountability, transparency, and action from the government regarding the NEET paper leak and education system concerns
Protesters
Government
Response to NEET Paper Leak
Protesters
Protesters demand immediate action and accountability from the government regarding the alleged NEET paper leak.
Government
The government has not yet publicly responded to the protesters' demands.
Handling of Student Concerns
Protesters
Protesters argue that the government has been silent and unresponsive to their concerns about the education system.
Government
The government has not provided a public statement addressing the protesters' concerns.
- Location
- Hyderabad
- Date
- Monday
- Number of Protesters
- Around 100
- Protest Organizers
- NALSAR University of Law students, NSUI wing of JNTU
- Key Demands
- Accountability, transparency, resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
- Protest Activities
- Solidarity fast, torchlight rally, postcard campaign
- Attendees
- Telangana Minister Konda Surekha, MLC Balmoori Venkat, senior Congress leaders, NSUI representatives, students, Congress party workers