The Cockroach Janata Party staged a protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar on July 22, 2026, to oppose alleged NEET-UG exam paper leaks [3].

The movement signals growing public frustration over the integrity of India's medical entrance exams. If the government cannot secure the testing process, thousands of students may face compromised career prospects and a loss of faith in national academic standards.

Led by founder Abhijeet Dipke and leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, the group demanded a complete shift to computer-based testing to prevent further irregularities [1, 2]. The protest included a hunger strike by Sonam Wangchuk and gatherings at the Constitution Club of India and near Sansad Marg [2, 3].

The Supreme Court previously described the irregularities in the NEET-UG examination as a "series of errors" [4]. In a recent hearing, Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe asked the government, "Please tell us what you are doing to shift completely to an online mode. Please tell us how you will protect data ..." [4].

Authorities responded to the unrest with security measures and connectivity restrictions. Five police officers were injured during the demonstrations [2]. Additionally, the government implemented an internet suspension in parts of central Delhi that lasted until 6 a.m. the following day [2].

The internet shutdown led to further legal action, with a petition regarding the connectivity cut reaching the Delhi High Court [1]. The Cockroach Janata Party continues to push for a transparent, digitized system to replace the current paper-based format, arguing that digital transitions are the only way to eliminate leaks [2, 3].

“The Supreme Court previously described the irregularities in the NEET-UG examination as a "series of errors".”

The intersection of a grassroots political movement and judicial scrutiny puts the Indian government under pressure to modernize its examination infrastructure. By shifting to computer-based testing, the state could reduce physical paper leaks, but the Supreme Court's focus on data protection suggests that digital vulnerabilities—such as hacking or server breaches—remain a primary concern for the judiciary.