The Union Education Ministry is expected to make a major announcement at 8 pm on Friday, with significant reforms related to the National Testing Agency (NTA) likely to be unveiled.
According to sources, the announcement is expected to focus on measures aimed at strengthening the functioning of the NTA, which has been under intense scrutiny following the alleged 2026 NEET paper leak and growing demands for examination reforms.
Amid the demands of Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation, Education Ministry sought to bring major changes in the NTA.
CJP-Nadda Second Meeting
This information came after the Cockroach Janta Party held a second round of talks with Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh over the NEET paper leak protests, submitting three key demands and a five-point examination reform charter.
The nearly two-hour meeting ended without a final decision, with the Centre seeking time until Saturday to respond to the demand for Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. According to CJP spokesperson Ashutosh Ranka, the government gave in-principle approval to two of the three demands while deferring its response on Pradhan’s exit.
Key Demands Raised by CJP
- Resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of NEET victims.
- Withdrawal of all FIRs and legal cases against students who participated in the protests.
Earlier, on July 20, a CJP delegation met Union Health Minister JP Nadda at his residence and submitted a memorandum seeking accountability over the alleged NEET-UG paper leak. Following the meeting, Nadda described the discussions as “cordial” and appealed to the protesters to end their agitation and cooperate with the administration in restoring normalcy.
The alleged resignation comes amid continuing protests led by the Cockroach Janta Party, which has been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, compensation for affected students, and sweeping reforms to the examination system.
