Cut-off reduced to ensure that post-graduate medical seats don't go vacant, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) said. SC is hearing a PIL on the matter.
The episode forces an uncomfortable but constitutionally routine point into the open: Hindus are a minority in J&K. Their protection is territorial, not “civilisational”.
Govt-appointed panel led by former ISRO chief had recommended transition of exams like NEET-UG to an online format, Aadhaar-based biometric verification of candidates at exam centres.
NEET 2025, already known as a challenging exam, was widely considered tougher than previous years—especially the Physics section, which many aspirants found particularly difficult.
Panel suggests multi-level NEET-UG along lines of JEE (Advanced). It also recommends 'hybrid mode' in areas where conduct of computer-based entrance exams is not possible.
Latest charge sheet filed before special court for CBI cases in Patna is a 'major' document that explains in detail the sequence of events & roles played by key accused, it is learnt.
Many private medical colleges, run by politicians, would invariably wish for the NEET exam to be abolished and for a return to the old system where they could earn huge amounts of money.
Racism is a problem for privileged mainlanders only when it's meted out to them abroad. In their own backyard, it's normalised as 'I was just kidding. Chill yaar'.
The 7 February incident involving Tejas aircraft caused severe damage to its frame. IAF and HAL are working together as part of the Board of Inquiry (BoI) to probe the incident.
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