The protest movement intensified after the NEET-UG 2026 examination, conducted for around 2 million medical aspirants, was canceled following the discovery of matching questions between the examination paper and a leaked prediction document. The controversy triggered widespread anger among students and has continued since June, with arrests reported and multiple student suicides linked to the growing crisis.
The demonstrators gathered at Jantar Mantar to demand accountability, stricter examination security measures, and reforms in the medical entrance examination system. The protest also called for the Education Minister's resignation over the handling of the alleged paper leak and its impact on millions of aspiring medical students.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns over the clashes and the wider examination crisis, calling for a parliamentary debate on the issue. The protests highlighted growing frustration among students seeking transparency and fairness in competitive examinations.
Amid the large gathering, several strangers sent meals through Zomato to help feed protesters facing hunger during the prolonged demonstration. The support reflected the public attention surrounding the movement as tensions continued over the future of examination reforms and government accountability.
The clashes at Jantar Mantar have brought renewed focus to the NEET-UG 2026 controversy, placing pressure on authorities to address concerns raised by students and restore confidence in the examination process.
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