NEET re-exam: Dharmendra Pradhan urges candidates to appear fearlessly, free of anxiety

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has encouraged 22 lakh students to take the NEET re-exam without fear or anxiety. The re-exam follows the cancellation of the May 3 test due to allegations of a paper leak.
Why it matters
Highlights the high-stakes nature of national entrance exams and the government's attempt to restore public trust in the testing process.
As 22 lakh students get set to appear for the NEET re-exam , Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday (June 21, 2026) urged them to appear for it fearlessly and free of anxiety.
Quotes a government official while providing context on the exam cancellation.
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