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Economic Times
08-05-2025
- Health
- Economic Times
Morning brief podcast: A Not So NEET Escape Route for Medical Aspirants
Morning brief podcast (ET Bureau) A Not So NEET Escape Route for Medical Aspirants Neil Ghai | 23:59 Min | May 08, 2025, 2:32 PM IST LISTEN 23:59 LISTENING... As trust in domestic examinations falters, interest in studying medicine abroad is gaining momentum. In the wake of NEET-UG 2024's credibility crisis marked by paper leak allegations, grace marks controversies, and a perplexing spike in perfect scores many Indian medical aspirants are rethinking their future. In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Neil Ghai speaks with Akshay Chaturvedi, CEO of Leverage Edu, and Ankur Bharti, Executive Director at Grant Thornton Bharat, to unpack this shifting dynamic. From Russia and Ukraine's aggressive recruitment drives to the Supreme Court's insistence on NEET qualification for even overseas MBBS seats, we explore the ripple effects on young dreamers caught in the crossfire. The discussion spans digital platforms influencing student decisions, the appeal of shorter and cost-effective specialization paths, and the emotional toll of navigating a shaken admissions system. Is this growing exodus a practical pivot or a desperate detour? And can war-torn or economically strained nations truly offer safe academic havens? Stay tuned as we trace the contours of a new medical migration and ask When the road to a white coat at home narrows, where do India's future doctors turn next?
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Time of India
NEET aspirant in Kota allegedly dies by suicide on eve of exam
A seventeen-year-old student preparing for NEET allegedly committed suicide in Kota. The incident happened in Parshvnath Puram. The student was from Madhya Pradesh. Police found her hanging in her room. She was taken to a hospital and declared dead. The incident occurred a day before the NEET UG 2025 examination. Authorities are investigating the matter further. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Popular in India In a tragic incident reported on Sunday, a 17-year-old student preparing for the national medical entrance examination (NEET) in Kota, Rajasthan, allegedly took their own life. The incident occurred in the Parshvnath Puram area under the Kunhadi police station's jurisdiction, casting a somber shadow over the day before the crucial officials stated that the girl, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, was discovered hanging on Saturday night. She was immediately rushed to a local hospital, where doctors pronounced her dead upon arrival."The 17-year-old girl hanged herself on Saturday night. After receiving the information, we reached the spot and took her to the hospital, where she was declared dead," confirmed Narendra Singh, a head constable with Kunhadi police, to the press."Her body has been shifted to the mortuary, where a post-mortem will be conducted," he to Station House Officer (SHO) Arvind Bhardwaj, the deceased, who hailed from the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh, was living in Kota with her parents and younger brother. He noted that the alleged suicide occurred the night before the NEET examination scheduled for SHO further explained that at the time of the incident, the girl's younger brother was downstairs in another room, while her parents were away from their residence."We are further looking into the matter," he have indicated that more details regarding the circumstances surrounding this incident are pending distressing event unfolded just a day before the NEET UG 2025 examination, a nationwide test administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Lakhs of aspiring medical students across the country are participating in the examination on Sunday, vying for admissions to MBBS, BDS, and other undergraduate medical programs. Scenes from various examination centers earlier in the day showed candidates gathering amidst stringent security Saturday, the NTA had affirmed that all necessary arrangements had been finalized to ensure the safe and secure conduct of the examination, with state governments placed on high emphasis on security follows the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, which involved accusations of leaked question papers, inflated scores, and legal challenges concerning grace marks, leading to widespread public outcry and judicial year, the NTA has asserted that it has taken "all measures" to guarantee the integrity of the exam.
Indian Express
04-05-2025
- Health
- Indian Express
NEET Probe: NMC cancels admission of 14 students, orders suspension of 26 more
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed immediate suspension of 26 MBBS students found complicit in NEET-UG 2024 malpractices and cancelled admission of 14 students for the academic year 2024-25 for resorting to unfair means during the entrance exam, an official source said. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET, is a pan-India exam to taken by aspirants to get admission into the country's medical colleges. As part of the ongoing investigations by multiple agencies into the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case, the National Testing Agency identified instances of unfair means and debarred 42 candidates for three years — 2024,2025, 2026 —- from taking the NEET-UG. It also debarred nine candidates for 2025 and 2026 sessions. The candidature of 215 candidates who appeared in the NEET-UG 2024 exam has been put on hold pending an investigation, the source said. The action against the students has been initiated based on the findings of the Central Bureau of Investigation which is investigating the cases. 'Given the severity of these violations and their potential to undermine the credibility of the medical education system, the National Medical Commission has issued directives to the concerned medical colleges and institutions to immediately suspend the 26 MBBS students found to be complicit,' the source said. The Commission stressed a 'zero-tolerance' policy towards academic fraud and said it was committed to taking all measures to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in medical admissions. The directive comes ahead of the NEET-UG 2025 scheduled for May 4.
NDTV
04-05-2025
- Health
- NDTV
NEET Probe: Admission Of 14 Students Cancelled, Suspension Ordered For 26
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed immediate suspension of 26 MBBS students found complicit in NEET-UG 2024 malpractices and cancelled admission of 14 students for the academic year 2024-25 for resorting to unfair means during the entrance exam, an official source said. National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, or NEET, is a pan-India exam to taken by aspirants to get admission into the country's medical colleges. As part of the ongoing investigations by multiple agencies into the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case, the National Testing Agency identified instances of unfair means and debarred 42 candidates for three years - 2024, 2025, 2026 -- from taking the NEET-UG. It also debarred nine candidates for 2025 and 2026 sessions. The candidature of 215 candidates who appeared in the NEET-UG 2024 exam has been put on hold pending an investigation, the source said. The action against the students has been initiated based on the findings of the Central Bureau of Investigation which is investigating the cases. "Given the severity of these violations and their potential to undermine the credibility of the medical education system, the National Medical Commission has issued directives to the concerned medical colleges and institutions to immediately suspend the 26 MBBS students found to be complicit," the source said. The Commission stressed a "zero-tolerance" policy towards academic fraud and said it was committed to taking all measures to uphold integrity, transparency, and accountability in medical admissions. The directive comes ahead of the NEET-UG 2025 scheduled for May 4.
Hans India
04-05-2025
- Hans India
NEET UG 2025: Over 22.7 lakh candidates to appear for exam today amid tight security measures
New Delhi: The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2025 is scheduled to take place on Sunday across the country with over 22.7 lakh aspirants set to appear for the exam. The high-stakes medical entrance examination will be held at 5,453 centres in more than 500 cities nationwide. In response to previous controversies surrounding the exam, including allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in 2024, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has significantly ramped up security and monitoring mechanisms. According to sources from the Union Ministry of Education, a three-tier surveillance system will be in place during the examination at the district, state, and centre levels. Most of the centres this year are located in government and government-aided schools, colleges, universities, and institutions. To ensure transparency and prevent any malpractice, the NTA has released detailed guidelines along with the admit cards and exam city slips. Candidates are required to adhere strictly to the rules laid out by the testing agency. Any attempt at cheating, impersonation, or use of unfair means will invite strict penalties, including cancellation of results and a three-year ban from appearing in any NTA-conducted examination. In its official advisory, the NTA has cautioned candidates against relying on unverified sources or individuals claiming to have influence over exam results or admissions. 'Students are strongly advised to depend solely on the official updates available on the NTA's website,' the advisory emphasised. The increased vigilance and regulatory push come in the wake of the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, which drew widespread criticism and legal scrutiny over alleged malpractices, including inflated scores and grace marks. This year, authorities are aiming to restore credibility and ensure a fair and secure examination process for all aspirants. The NTA has taken into consideration the harsh summer temperatures, as the exam is scheduled for the afternoon session. They have instructed authorities to ensure that all testing centres are equipped with basic facilities, including drinking water, reliable electricity, portable toilets (if necessary), and emergency health services such as first aid and ambulances.
