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AISA protest in Ranchi calls for resignation over NEET paper leak
The Jharkhand unit of All India Students' Association staged a protest in Ranchi demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over allegations of a NEET paper leak, following the exam's cancellation. Activists called for accountability and reforms to the examination system, including scrapping the National Testing Agency.
Why It Matters
The protest underscores concerns about the integrity of national entrance examinations and the accountability of governing bodies overseeing them.
Timeline
3 Events
AISA protest in Ranchi demands resignation of Union Education Minister over NEET leak
May 13, 2026
The Jharkhand unit of All India Students' Association staged a demonstration at Ranchi's Albert Ekka Chowk, demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the NEET paper leak. Protesters carried placards such as 'Scrap National Testing Agency' and 'Re-Examination is not a solution to corruption'. AISA leaders called for accountability and reforms, including scrapping the NTA and creating a transparent, autonomous examination body; CPI's Manoj Bhakt also urged a judicial inquiry and moral resignation by the minister.
NEET cancelled; CBI inquiry ordered into irregularities
May 12, 2026
The National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET conducted on May 3 amid allegations of a paper leak, and the government asked the CBI to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the irregularities.
NEET held across 500+ centers with about 22.79 lakh candidates
May 3, 2026
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) was conducted on May 3 across more than 500 centers nationwide, with approximately 22.79 lakh candidates appearing.