National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)

Indian National Congress (INC) party leader Rahul Gandhi (L) addresses the media in front of a screen showing India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi (C) and Home Minister Amit Shah at the party headquarters in New Delh. (AFP)

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi demands international scrutiny over Indian police brutality

Human Rights Watch and previously raised UN concerns over policing added international attention to reports of excessive force by Indian police during protests over India's medical entrance examination.

August 3, 2026

Doctors examine the health of activist Sonam Wangchuk, left, during his indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, India, on July 2, 2026. At center is fellow protester Abhijeet Dipke, founder and leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP). (A

Hunger strikers endure rain at New Delhi's Jantar Mantar

Doctors report deteriorating health among several fasting protesters as India's government has yet to respond publicly to demands for accountability over alleged irregularities in national education examinations.

July 2, 2026

Police personnel check documents of medical students before the NEET-UG re-examination in Guwahati, India, on June 21, 2026. (AFP)

Indian teacher exam cancelled after police seize leaked papers

A teacher eligibility exam in Maharashtra was suspended hours before administration after a reported security breach amid recurring exam leak concerns.

June 28, 2026

India blocks Telegram before retest exam to curb cheating

The Indian Ministry of Electronics issued the order restricting access to Telegram until June 22, the day of the retest. Message-editing features, which allow users to alter existing posts, will remain restricted until June 30.

June 16, 2026

Indian opposition says Modi ‘destroyed education system’ after Delhi-Bengaluru exam chaos

India's opposition intensified criticism of the government after technical failures disrupted a major university entrance test, adding to scrutiny over a series of examination controversies affecting millions of students.

May 30, 2026