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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
TopicNEET

Topic: NEET

JEE scam and NEET ban are failures of the existing system. But tougher questions lie ahead

Given the large number of students associated with these exams, and the high stakes involved, NEET and JEE controversies need to be handled with care.

17-year-old Tamil Nadu student dies by suicide day after appearing for NEET

The girl is the 16th medical aspirant from Tamil Nadu whose death is linked to NEET. Police says she told her parents she was concerned about the outcome of the test.

Jaipur Police arrests 8 including a candidate for cheating in NEET exam

According to the police, the accused forwarded the answer key of the NEET paper to help the 18-year-old candidate for a deal of Rs 30 lakh.

Why Tamil Nadu has tabled bill seeking exemption from NEET 

The bill seeks to provide for admission to undergraduate courses in medicine, dentistry, Indian medicine, and homeopathy in Tamil Nadu on the basis of marks obtained in Class 12.

‘Prioritise & make choice’ — SC refuses to defer NEET-UG exam scheduled for 12 September

The apex court said it will be 'very unfair' to reschedule the examination and underlined there may never be a situation where everyone is satisfied with the date of exams.

NEET registrations on the rise, experts say Covid a factor but more seats the bigger reason

The National Testing Agency, which conducts NEET-UG, says 16.14 lakh students have registered for the exam this year — highest in the last five years.

Reactions to OBC medical quota are exposing Indians’ flawed merit argument all over again

I didn’t see any protest or anger by Savarnas against EWS quota. No one wrote: 'I will not get treated by a doctor who did their degree under EWS reservation.'

No plans to suspend NEET, other entrance exams, Centre informs Lok Sabha

MoS Health Bharati Pravin Pawar Friday said that the number of examination centers have been increased across the country to avoid crowding and long travel by candidates.

NEET 2021 postponed to 12 September, application process to begin from 13 July

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the number of cities where examination will be conducted has been increased to 198 in order to ensure social distancing norms.

Final call on NEET 2021 schedule ‘soon’ as education, health ministries review Covid situation

The 1 August date for NEET was announced in first half of March, before second wave had become apparent. Students anxious as application forms not out yet.

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How mining, manufacturing & power sectors weighed on India’s industrial output since January 2024

India’s industrial output growth saw a 10-month low in June, with Index of Industrial Production (IIP) growing by mere 1.5% as against 1.9% in May 2025.

India expands Southeast Asia defence footprint with new joint venture in Philippines

Memorandum of understanding between SMPP and ADFC was signed during state visit of Philippines’ President to India earlier this month.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.