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NEET 2026 re-examination is unfair on students, say educationalists in coastal Karnataka
Educationalists in coastal Karnataka criticize the National Testing Agency's decision to hold a re-examination for NEET, arguing that those responsible for the leak should be punished and that the move disrupts the study plans of over 22 lakh candidates. They say the decision causes inconvenience to students, parents, and teachers who prepared for the exam.
Why It Matters
The reaction highlights concerns about fairness and accountability in high-stakes exams and the potential impact of leaks on student preparation and public trust in assessment processes.
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Educationalists condemn NEET 2026 re-examination in coastal Karnataka
May 12, 2026
On May 12, 2026, educationalists in coastal Karnataka criticized the National Testing Agency's decision to hold a re-examination of NEET. They urged accountability for the leak, stating that those responsible for leaking the questions, as well as those who enabled it, should be punished. Narendra Nayak, chairman of the Expert Group of Institutions, noted that more than 22 lakh students had attempted the test after extensive preparation, and called for severe action. Mohan Alva, chairman of the Alvas Group of Institutions, said the decision suggested the leak was being taken lightly and that students, parents, and teachers who prepared honestly were disappointed. Vijay Moras from The Learning Centre PU College highlighted the difficulty of returning students to an examination mindset and adjusting to a potentially changed question pattern in the re-examination.