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Education

With Another Bill On Anvil, Should Education Return To The State List?

Reported by Deccan Chronicle 18 Oct 2026, 9:09 pm IST 1 min read 2 outlets reporting

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Neet illustrates the problem, although it does not settle the federal question. The Neet-UG examination held on May 3, 2026, was cancelled after an alleged paper leak. More than 22 lakh candidates were affected, and a re-examination was held on June 21.

A failure in a national examination, therefore, affected students across the country simultaneously

Read the full report on Deccan Chronicle

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Section: Education
Topics: Exams & results
First reported by: Deccan Chronicle
Reporter: john j. kennedy
Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026, 9:09 pm IST
Coverage: 2 independent outlets

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The Asian Age

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