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Current Affairs 19 May 2026

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  • NEET-UG 2024 Row Deepens; Government Orders CBI Probe and Removes NTA Director General
  • NEET-UG 2024 Retest Held for 1,563 Candidates Amid Ongoing Exam Row

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NEET-UG 2024 Row Deepens; Government Orders CBI Probe and Removes NTA Director General

The Union government has ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into alleged irregularities and paper leaks in the NEET-UG 2024 examination. The Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) has been removed, and an interim chief has been appointed pending reforms in exam conduct. The Education Ministry announced that strict action will be taken against any officials or institutions found guilty of malpractice. Opposition parties have demanded a Supreme Court-monitored probe and wider overhaul of national-level tests. Student groups across several states held protests, demanding cancellation of the exam and a complete re-test. The government has indicated that any re-test decision will be based on the outcome of ongoing investigations and court proceedings.

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In the context of the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, which central agency has been tasked with probing alleged exam irregularities?

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NEET-UG 2024 Retest Held for 1,563 Candidates Amid Ongoing Exam Row

A retest of NEET-UG 2024 was conducted for 1,563 candidates at selected centers after earlier reports of irregularities and grace-mark issues. These candidates were from centers where loss of time or procedural lapses had been documented. The National Testing Agency clarified that the retest was limited to affected candidates and not a nationwide fresh exam. Security was tightened at exam centers, and observers were deployed to ensure transparency. Many students and parents, however, expressed continued dissatisfaction, demanding a full re-exam for all aspirants. Legal challenges related to NEET-UG have reached various High Courts and the Supreme Court, which is monitoring key petitions. The controversy has raised questions about fairness, standardization, and reliability of large-scale entrance examinations.

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NEET-UG is primarily conducted in India for admission to which of the following courses?

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