More than 2m Indian students resit medical entrance exam after alleged leak

India's National Testing Agency (NTA) ordered a re-examination for over 2 million students who took the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) on June 23, 2024, following allegations of a widespread question paper leak. The original exam, held on May 5, 2024, is considered one of the most competitive medical entrance tests globally, with approximately 2.4 million candidates participating. Reports suggest that question papers were allegedly circulated on messaging platforms like Telegram prior to the exam. In response to the controversy and student protests, the NTA announced the re-test, emphasizing that stringent security measures, including airport-style checks, biometric verification, and metal detectors, were implemented at the test centers for the second examination. The decision to re-conduct the exam aims to ensure fairness and transparency in the admission process for undergraduate medical courses across India. The NTA has stated that the results of the re-examination will be declared soon, and further investigations into the alleged leak are underway.