The panel was formed after weeks of student protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak forced union minister Dharmendra Pradhan to step down. Announcing the panel in a video message, PM Modi said India's examination system needs to be "reliable," "transparent" and built on the "technology", while also confirming that stricter laws to punish exam fraud would be taken up in Parliament.

Nationwide protests erupt over NEET paper leak, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid escalating confrontations.

The government initiated a three-pronged strategy to address examination paper leak concerns. Activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his fast after successful negotiations with ministers.…

Opposition MPs continue protests demanding Union Education Minister's resignation. They cite three demands including the minister's dismissal and an apology. Prime Minister Modi…

Pradhan thanked Prime Minister Modi for granting him the opportunity