Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Protests Erupt Over NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak
People are protesting in Delhi and other cities because the NEET-UG 2026 exam paper was leaked, which caused many students to fail and some even took their own lives.
They want the Education Minister to resign and for the government to fix the education system.
The protests have been going on for a month, and the government has agreed to some of their demands, like withdrawing police cases and giving money to the families of the students who died.
But the protesters want more changes to make sure exams are fair and that everyone has a chance to get a good education.
Protests erupted over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, leading to student suicides.
Protesters demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The government accepted the resignation and agreed to withdraw police cases against students.
Protesters are also demanding comprehensive education reforms to prevent future exam leaks and ensure fairness.
The protests lasted 36 days and involved thousands of people across India.
- Who
- Students, parents, working professionals, retirees, and activists
- What
- Protests demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and education reforms following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- When
- June 6 to July 23
- Where
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi, and other cities across India
- Why
- To hold the government accountable for the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, student suicides, and to demand education reforms
Protesters
Government
Resignation of Education Minister
Protesters
Protesters demand the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him accountable for the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and subsequent student suicides.
Government
The government initially resisted the demand but eventually accepted the resignation and agreed to withdraw police cases against students.
Education Reforms
Protesters
Protesters argue for a complete overhaul of the education system, citing issues like exam leaks, bribery, and the financial burden on poor families.
Government
The government has agreed to provide compensation to the families of students who died by suicide over the NEET paper leak but has not yet committed to comprehensive education reforms.
- Protest Duration
- 36 days
- Protest Location
- Jantar Mantar, New Delhi
- Key Protesters
- Abhijeet Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk, Yash Sethi, Alina
- Government Response
- Accepted resignation, withdrew police cases, agreed to compensation
- Student Suicides
- Over 20 students