NSUI holds protest outside Education Minister’s residence over NEET paper leak

National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) members stage a demonstration against the National Testing Agency (NTA) over alleged paper leak concerns following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination. | Photo Credit: PTI Members of the NSUI on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) protested outside Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s residence in Delhi, demanding his immediate resignation following the alleged leak of the NEET-UG 2026 paper. The protesters raised slogans and carried placards with ‘Paper Chor’, ‘Transparency, not conspiracy’, ‘Doctors’ degrees on sale’ written on them, highlighting concerns over repeated examination scams. The NEET-UG examination was conducted on May 3, following which allegations of a paper leak surfaced, triggering investigation by the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG). The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday (May 12) cancelled the examination and said it would be reconducted on dates to be announced later. National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) national president Vinod Jakhar said the leak had “shattered the dreams of millions of students” and accused the Education Minister of failing in his duties. Mr. Jakhar added that the student outfit would escalate its agitation across states and districts until the Minister resigns and strict action is taken against those involved. The union alleged that national examinations had been compromised by syndicates and coaching mafia, and warned of a potential nationwide movement if the government did not act against the culprits. The NSUI also reiterated its demands, including a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the paper leak, a ban and restructuring of the NTA, strict action against implicated officials and measures to safeguard students’ mental well-being. In a statement, the NTA said the decision was taken with the approval of the central government in the interest of maintaining transparency and preserving trust in the national examination system. Published - May 14, 2026 06:54 am IST