Members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged protests in New Delhi demanding a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA).
The demonstrations highlight growing frustration over the integrity of India's medical entrance examinations and the perceived failure of the government to secure high-stakes testing processes.
The protests follow allegations that the NEET UG 2026 [1] paper was leaked. NSUI members are calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in response to these security failures [1], [2], [3].
Reports on the exact location of the demonstrations vary. Some reports place the activity at Okhla Business Park in New Delhi [3], while other accounts state the protest occurred at Shastri Bhawan [2].
The NSUI is seeking a complete ban on the NTA, the body responsible for conducting the exam [1], [2]. The group said that the agency can no longer ensure the fairness or transparency of the medical entrance process [2], [3].
This movement comes as part of a broader push for accountability within the education ministry. The union said that the alleged leak undermines the hard work of millions of students across the country [1].
No official statement from the NTA or the Ministry of Education regarding the specific demands for a ban has been released in the immediate reports [1], [2].
“NSUI members are calling for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan”
The demand for a total ban on the National Testing Agency signals a collapse of trust between student bodies and the central exam authority. If the government does not address the security vulnerabilities of the NEET UG process, it faces prolonged instability and potential legal challenges from candidates who believe the meritocratic nature of the exam has been compromised.
