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Current Affairs 18 May 2026

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  • Supreme Court Cancels NEET-UG 2026 Grace Marks, Orders Re-Test for Affected Candidates
  • Protests Erupt in Delhi After NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Allegations

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Supreme Court Cancels NEET-UG 2026 Grace Marks, Orders Re-Test for Affected Candidates

The Supreme Court of India has cancelled the grace marks awarded to a group of NEET-UG 2026 candidates after allegations of time-loss compensation being arbitrarily granted. The Court directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct a re-test for those specific candidates who had received grace marks. It instructed that earlier scores with grace marks would be treated as invalid and fresh scores from the re-test alone would be considered. The bench also asked NTA and the Union Government to submit a detailed affidavit explaining the rationale and process used for giving grace marks. Petitioners argued that the grace marks scheme lacked transparency and created inequality among candidates. The Court emphasized the need to maintain the integrity of national-level entrance examinations. It also hinted that systemic reforms may be needed in exam conduct and grievance redressal. The order has created fresh uncertainty for aspirants but aims to ensure fairness and merit-based selection.

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Which national-level exam was at the centre of the Supreme Court’s decision to cancel grace marks and order a re-test for affected candidates?

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Protests Erupt in Delhi After NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Allegations

Large groups of aspiring medical and dental students gathered in Delhi to protest against the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Protesters demanded a full investigation, accountability of officials, and in some cases, cancellation and re-conduct of the exam. Student organizations and parents raised concerns over repeated irregularities in high-stakes entrance exams. Demonstrators highlighted the mental, financial, and time burden caused by potential re-exams. Police deployed additional forces to maintain law and order and prevent disruption of traffic. The Ministry of Education stated that it is reviewing the allegations and will act on the basis of concrete evidence. Civil society groups have called for stronger exam security mechanisms and greater transparency. The controversy has once again brought exam integrity and anti-cheating measures into the policy spotlight.

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The recent student protests in Delhi were primarily related to allegations concerning which examination?

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