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Uttar Pradesh pre-medical entrance exam 2007

Uttar Pradesh pre-medical entrance exam 2007

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

UP pre-medical entrance exam 2007.

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Entrance Exams After Class 12 In 2026

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Nayagam PP, founder of Edujob360, offers a list of the top entrance exams, their timelines, eligibility criteria, exam patterns and preparation strategies to help you plan the year ahead.

Will The NEET Exam Go Online From Next Year?

Will The NEET Exam Go Online From Next Year?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The ministry of education is actively formulating a computer-based testing strategy to transition the crucial NEET medical entrance exam to an online format.

All India Medical Entrance Exam

All India Medical Entrance Exam

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

The All India Institute of Medical Science, New Delhi, invites applications for the All India Post Graduate Medical/Dental Entrance Examination.

SC lifts bar on results of common medical entrance exam

SC lifts bar on results of common medical entrance exam

Rediff.com13 May 2013

The Supreme Court on Monday lifted the bar on declaration of results for MBBS and medical post graduate courses for which entrance exams have already been conducted in the current academic year.

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Beyond IIT-JEE: Important Engineering Entrance Exams

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Considering the competition, engineering aspirants should ideally consider taking a minimum of five to seven entrance exams to maximise their chances of success and broaden their options when it comes to college, says rediffGURU Nayagam PP.

How Technology Can End Exam Paper Leaks, Says Nandan Nilekani

How Technology Can End Exam Paper Leaks, Says Nandan Nilekani

Rediff.com5 days ago

Nandan Nilekani, head of the task force on exam reforms, stated on Tuesday that technology and a systematic approach can solve the issue of question paper leaks. He suggested generating exam papers from a large question bank at the last minute to remove economic incentives for leaks and also proposed moving towards computer-based testing.

Top 9 entrance exams for aspiring doctors

Top 9 entrance exams for aspiring doctors

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

All about eligibility, test pattern and selection processes to crack All India and independent medical entrances across country.

UP Medical entrance exam cancelled after paper leak

UP Medical entrance exam cancelled after paper leak

Rediff.com22 Jun 2014

The entrance examination to the MBBS course in medical colleges of Uttar Pradesh was canceled on Sunday following leakage of the papers in Ghaziabad. The papers were allegedly leaked out from two nationalized banks where the papers were kept in the safe deposit vault (strong room).

Medical entrance exam for MD, MS, PG diploma

Medical entrance exam for MD, MS, PG diploma

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Amrita School of Medicine invites applications for Amrita Entrance Examination -- Medical (2010) for admission to MD/ MS and PG diploma courses.

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

NEET 2018: What's new about the medical entrance exam?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Now candidates can appear for NEET any number of times.

NEET aspirant ends life after checking likely score with NTA answer key

NEET aspirant ends life after checking likely score with NTA answer key

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

An 18-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide by jumping from the 16th floor of a residential society in Faridabad on Thursday after evaluating her likely score using the answer key released by the NTA earlier this week and finding it lower than she had hoped, the police said.

Common entrance exam for all medical courses soon?

Common entrance exam for all medical courses soon?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

The Medical Council of India (MCI) has suggested a common entrance exam for undergrad and postgrad courses in the country that will apply to all govt, private and minority institutes.

'Can I Apply For JEE With Two Class 12 Marksheets?'

'Can I Apply For JEE With Two Class 12 Marksheets?'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar, founder of Zanwar Classes, clarifies doubts and guides young aspirants on eligibility for science, and engineering entrance exams.

Delhi NEET aspirant dies by suicide, family cites exam stress

Delhi NEET aspirant dies by suicide, family cites exam stress

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly committed suicide at her residence in Delhi. The incident occurred after the National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET exam held on May 3 due to paper leak allegations, scheduling a re-examination for June 21.

Why the common medical entrance test failed to take off

Why the common medical entrance test failed to take off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2013

Parents and medical students react to the Supreme Court judgement.

Govt cancels PG medical entrance

Govt cancels PG medical entrance

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

The court was hearing a petition filed by 12 successful candidates of the AIPGMEE conducted by AIIMS seeking direction to the government not to cancel the results.

Army introduces online common entrance exam for Agniveers

Army introduces online common entrance exam for Agniveers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The army has issued notifications on the modification in recruitment procedure for Agniveers and others.

NEET aspirants lose faith in NTA after leak; seek AIIMS to conduct exam

NEET aspirants lose faith in NTA after leak; seek AIIMS to conduct exam

Rediff.com13 May 2026

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to alleged paper leaks has led to widespread outrage among aspirants, who are questioning the competence of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and demanding that AIIMS-Delhi conduct the medical entrance exam.

NEET-UG 2027: NTA seeks govt colleges' IT infra for CBT centres

NEET-UG 2027: NTA seeks govt colleges' IT infra for CBT centres

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has requested the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to gather data on IT infrastructure and available space from government institutions. This initiative aims to establish new testing centres for the computer-based NEET-UG examination, which is set to be implemented from 2027 following a recent paper leak and NTA's ongoing overhaul.

NEET UG: Punjab's Aryan, Haryana's Panshul top exam; 11.21 lakh qualify

NEET UG: Punjab's Aryan, Haryana's Panshul top exam; 11.21 lakh qualify

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal topped the NEET-UG for medical admissions as 11.21 lakh candidates qualified the entrance exam this year, the National Testing Agency announced on Thursday.

Chorus grows for postponing entrance exams amid Covid-19 pandemic

Chorus grows for postponing entrance exams amid Covid-19 pandemic

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Using the hashtag, SATYAGRAHagainstExamInCovid, many students also took to Twitter to appeal to the government to heed to their demands.

Board Marks To Count For 50% In NEET, JEE admissions?

Board Marks To Count For 50% In NEET, JEE admissions?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The ministry of education is contemplating significant reforms to the admission process for crucial entrance exams like NEET and JEE. Proposed changes include giving 50 per cent weightage to board exam marks, aligning entrance tests with school syllabi, and introducing multiple attempts and computer-based tests. These reforms aim to reduce the high-stakes nature of exams and address issues like evaluation errors and paper leaks.

When Students Spill Onto Streets: France and India

When Students Spill Onto Streets: France and India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The scenes are same; placards, viral videos, riot, police but the grievances could hardly be more different, notes Abhay Jere, ex-Vice Chairman, AICTE.

NTA debars son of NEET-UG paper leak accused for 2 years

NTA debars son of NEET-UG paper leak accused for 2 years

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has debarred Aditya Motegaonkar, son of Shivraj Motegaonkar, an accused in the NEET-UG paper leak case, from appearing in the examination for two years. He is also ineligible for the NEET-UG 2027 exam. The CBI alleges his father paid Rs 5 lakh for chemistry questions, which Aditya reportedly received in coaching classes. Aditya denies any wrongdoing, questioning the withholding of his retest results.

NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide; Exam Cancellation Suspected

NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide; Exam Cancellation Suspected

Rediff.com15 May 2026

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant allegedly died by suicide at her home in Delhi after the NEET exam was cancelled. Family members suspect the cancellation of the national entrance test led to her taking this extreme step.

Odisha NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide After Exam

Odisha NEET Aspirant Dies By Suicide After Exam

Rediff.com7 May 2026

A 19-year-old NEET aspirant in Odisha's Bhadrak district was found dead in his house, with his family alleging he took his life fearing failure in the exam.

Woman Detained In Pune Over NEET Paper Leak

Woman Detained In Pune Over NEET Paper Leak

Rediff.com13 May 2026

A woman has been detained in Pune for her alleged involvement in the NEET paper leak case and handed over to the CBI for further investigation.

Medical Student Commits Suicide In Gurugram PG

Medical Student Commits Suicide In Gurugram PG

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A 30-year-old medical student was found dead in his room in a paying guest accommodation in Gurugram. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding his death, which is suspected to be a suicide.

NEET leak fallout: CISF to guard NTA's 'confidential' areas

NEET leak fallout: CISF to guard NTA's 'confidential' areas

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has moved to a new office and deployed CISF security to safeguard confidential areas, following a major controversy over the NEET paper leak and administrative lapses. This move aims to implement foolproof security arrangements and restore public trust in the examination system.

NEET aspirant hangs self in UP after exam cancellation

NEET aspirant hangs self in UP after exam cancellation

Rediff.com14 May 2026

A 21-year-old NEET aspirant hanged himself on Thursday in his house Lakhimpur Kheri's Gangotrinagar locality over the cancellation of the NEET after a paper leak, a family member said.

Italian PM Meloni to ban burqas, niqabs in schools; cap foreign students

Italian PM Meloni to ban burqas, niqabs in schools; cap foreign students

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced a series of significant educational reforms, including a proposed ban on face coverings like burqas and niqabs in schools, a legal cap on the number of foreign students per classroom, and a requirement for parents of foreign students with integration issues to learn Italian. Meloni stated these measures aim to ensure immigrants learn Italian language and culture, and respect national rules, emphasising gender equality as non-negotiable. Additionally, she revealed plans to scrap the multiple-choice entrance test for medical school admissions.

NEET-UG Re-Exam: 'Stamina Matters More Than Speed Now'

NEET-UG Re-Exam: 'Stamina Matters More Than Speed Now'

Rediff.com15 May 2026

'This is not the end of your preparation. It is an unexpected extension of the race,' say experts.

NEET-UG re-exam on June 21; computer-based test from next year: Pradhan

NEET-UG re-exam on June 21; computer-based test from next year: Pradhan

Rediff.com16 May 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, which was cancelled due to alleged irregularities, will be re-conducted on June 21.

AIIMS MBBS entrance exam 2018: All you need to know

AIIMS MBBS entrance exam 2018: All you need to know

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

The exam will be held on May 26 and 27, 2018.

Rahul's 'Pariksha pe Charcha' dig at Modi over NEET paper leak

Rahul's 'Pariksha pe Charcha' dig at Modi over NEET paper leak

Rediff.com17 May 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's silence on the NEET paper leak controversy, demanding the sacking of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and questioning the government's handling of the situation.

'Sad that they have not learnt their lessons': SC raps NTA over NEET leak

'Sad that they have not learnt their lessons': SC raps NTA over NEET leak

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court on Monday said it was sad that National Testing Agency has not learn lessons from the earlier NEET paper leak as it sought response from the Centre, NTA and Central Bureau of Investigation on pleas for replacement of the testing agency with a robust and autonomous body to conduct the medical entrance exam.

NEET-PG 2026: Chaos, protests in Jaipur as computers crash repeatedly

NEET-PG 2026: Chaos, protests in Jaipur as computers crash repeatedly

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Technical disruptions plagued the NEET-PG 2026 examination at two centres in Jaipur, leading to repeated computer shutdowns and widespread protests from candidates. Aspirants raised concerns about the fairness and confidentiality of the test, demanding an impartial inquiry into the technical failures.

How To Get Free NEET UG Counselling

How To Get Free NEET UG Counselling

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

NEET2Seat is an AI-powered platform that helps students predict ranks, shortlist colleges, and plan their counselling strategy using data-driven insights instead of guesswork.