The chairman and secretary of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) have been removed from their positions following allegations of irregularities in the digital evaluation system for the class 12 examination process.
The CBSE revaluation portal experienced a cyber attack, affecting the payment system and leading to unauthorised access for approximately 50 students. The incident caused fee display abnormalities, prompting investigations and system enhancements.
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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has clarified that saffron shawls are not permitted in educational institutions, while existing practices such as hijab, turbans, rudraksha beads, and sacred threads will continue to be allowed.
The Supreme Court has emphasised the need for accountability regarding the NEET paper leak issue, acknowledging the trauma experienced by students and their families. The court is hearing pleas related to the matter and has asked the Centre to file an affidavit.
The source of a leaked NEET-UG 2024 guess paper has been traced to a medical student in Kerala, originally from Sikar, Rajasthan. The student shared the paper with friends and a hostel owner, leading to wider circulation and a subsequent investigation.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) has announced the ICSE and ISC results for 2026, revealing high pass percentages as girls outperformed boys.
The CBI has arrested a doctor and a physics teacher in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests to 13.
A 17-year-old boy has died nearly a week after being shot in the head at an eatery in Delhi's Amar Colony. Police have arrested two people, including a juvenile, in connection with the case and are investigating the motive behind the shooting.
A 17-year-old boy has died after being shot in the head at an eatery in Delhi's Amar Colony. The incident occurred after a confrontation with a group of boys who allegedly harassed a female friend of the victim. Police have arrested two people, including a juvenile, in connection with the case.
The CBI has arrested five individuals and conducted searches across India in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case. Protests have intensified, and calls for the Education Minister's resignation have grown louder. Political parties are trading blame, and the Supreme Court is considering a plea for an overhaul of the National Testing Agency.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has conducted searches at the residences of two students in Nagpur as part of its investigation into the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. Mobile phones, laptops, and other digital devices were seized for forensic examination.
The Delhi Parents Association (DPA) has criticised the CBSE's On-Screen Marking (OSM) system for Class 12 answer sheet evaluation, alleging it was rushed, lacked adequate preparation and training for teachers, and led to discrepancies in results. DPA president Aprajita Gautam claimed the trial run was too short and feedback from teachers was insufficient.
A Delhi court has remanded an accused in the NEET paper leak case to CBI custody for six days to unearth the conspiracy and identify other members of the gang.
Karnataka government promises strict action after students were allegedly forced to remove their sacred threads before a CET exam. An inquiry suggests the action was intentional, leading to arrests and a ban on future exams at the involved institution.
The Delhi Police Crime Branch has taken over the investigation into the shooting of a 17-year-old boy at an eatery in Amar Colony, southeast Delhi. The victim is in critical condition, and a 16-year-old has been apprehended.
Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke plans to return to India to launch a peaceful protest seeking the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination-related lapses.
A Pune school has suspended a teacher after her arrest by the CBI in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The Vidya Prasarini Sabha, the educational institution, expressed shock and condemned the teacher's alleged involvement.
The police detained two persons, including a female beautician, from parts of Maharashtra on Wednesday for their alleged connection to the NEET paper leak case, officials said.
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The CBSE reported that its re-evaluation portal faced a series of cyberattacks, including a denial-of-service attack, while students accessed the platform for verification and re-evaluation of answer books.
Lucknow University has formed a disciplinary committee to investigate assistant professor Paramjeet Singh following allegations of misconduct, including inappropriate conversations with a student and leaking examination papers.
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A 26-year-old woman in Thane district, identified as Pratiksha Rane, committed suicide due to depression stemming from repeated failures in police recruitment examinations. She was found dead at her residence in Ambernath, leaving a suicide note expressing her disappointment to her parents.
Environmentalist Sonam Wangchuk has voiced his support for the online 'cockroach' movement, urging the government to engage with the concerns raised by youngsters instead of suppressing their digital expression. He described himself as an 'honorary cockroach' and praised the movement's creative and non-violent approach to dissent.
The CBI has arrested a doctor and a physics teacher in connection with the NEET UG paper leak case, bringing the total number of arrests to 13. The investigation is ongoing to uncover the full extent of the conspiracy.
Bengaluru authorities have initiated action against staff members of a private college for allegedly forcing students to remove their 'janivara' (sacred thread) before a CET exam. An inquiry suggests the action was intentional, leading to arrests, suspensions, and a ban on the college as a CET exam centre.
Haryana's Director General of Police, Ajay Singhal, chaired a review meeting to assess law and order, NEET exam security, and the progress of the drug-free campaign in the state.
A 17-year-old girl gave birth in a school washroom during her Class 10 board exam in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh, leading to the discovery of a sexual assault case. The girl alleges she was assaulted by a boy she met at a dance program.
Police in Kota, Rajasthan, have confirmed that the death of a NEET aspirant from Uttarakhand was a suicide. The student, who had been preparing for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, was found to be depressed and stressed about his upcoming exams. The Kota administration has issued guidelines to coaching institutes to prioritise students' mental health.
The CBI has arrested a Pune-based lecturer for allegedly leaking the physics paper of NEET UG 2026 to a select group of aspirants. The lecturer, employed with a Pune school, is termed as another 'source' for the paper leak. The CBI investigation continues with searches and analysis of seized documents.
Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan launched 'Mama Coaching Classes' in Madhya Pradesh's Vidisha to provide free coaching and guidance for competitive examinations to economically disadvantaged yet talented students.
Two Class 7 girls who ran away from their homes in Bhubaneswar to avoid their annual examinations have been rescued from a relative's house in Angul district, Odisha.
The CJP's rapid rise on social media reflects growing digital dissent and youth frustration with issues like unemployment and exam-paper leaks.
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