Rajasthan Erupts Over NEET-UG 2026 Controversy

Congress workers in Rajasthan protested the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to a suspected paper leak, affecting countless students. Demonstrations called for the resignation of the Union Education Minister and questioned the National Testing Agency's integrity. Authorities promised a re-exam without extra fees, citing heightened security measures.

Congress party workers staged protests across Rajasthan on Wednesday, voicing anger over the recent cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to a suspected paper leak. The controversy has jeopardized the futures of many students who had prepared for the exam.

Protests were seen in districts such as Sikar, Udaipur, and Pali, where demonstrators burned effigies of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and demanded his resignation. The protesters also criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA), citing irregularities and distress caused to candidates.

With the investigation now in the hands of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), authorities have assured a retest with strict security measures within the next two to three months, and promised no additional fees for candidates. Rajasthan Urban Development Minister Jhabar Singh Kharra apologized for the inconvenience faced by students.