National Students' Union of India workers marched in Lucknow protesting against paper leaks in competitive examinations. They also demonstrated against the arrest of party members who raised these issues. The march was stopped by police, leading to a confrontation. NSUI demanded accountability from the Union Education Minister and a ban on the National Testing Agency.

Shouting slogans, the students called for an investigation into the alleged irregularities and sought re-examinations where necessary.

NSUI and Youth Congress workers were detained in Bhopal while protesting Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's visit over student issues.