The NEET protest has intensified in New Delhi as opposition leaders joined students demanding education reforms and accountability over alleged exam paper leaks. MPs arrived in Parliament wearing black in protest while thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar, calling for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and sweeping changes to India's entrance examination system. Heavy security remains deployed as political tensions continue to rise.

NEET Protest Intensifies: Opposition MPs wear black, students demand education reforms

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation has temporarily closed 16 Metro stations across central Delhi citing security reasons, as protests over the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak coincided with the opening day of Parliament's Monsoon Session.

Delhi Metro shuts 16 stations as NEET-UG protest continues at Jantar Mantar: Full list of affected routes

Protests demanding education reforms and action over NEET exam issues continue in New Delhi as opposition leaders and students intensify their demonstrations. Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, joined a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence, raising concerns over alleged exam paper leaks and the treatment of protesting students. Several opposition leaders were briefly detained by police and later released.

NEET protest escalates in Delhi | Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi detained during education reform protest

The NEET examination controversy has triggered fresh political confrontation in New Delhi as Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Akhilesh Yadav, and other opposition leaders staged protests demanding education reforms and accountability over alleged exam paper leaks. Several leaders were briefly detained after demonstrating outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence. Meanwhile, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended the government's position, stating that the Centre is committed to discussing the NEET issue in Parliament while accusing the opposition of politicizing students' concerns. Here's everything you need to know about the latest developments in the nationwide education reform protests.

NEET row escalates: Opposition protests outside PM Modi’s residence, Centre responds | CJP Protest

Protests demanding education reforms intensified in New Delhi as opposition leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Akhilesh Yadav, were briefly detained after marching toward Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence. The demonstrations centered on the NEET controversy, alleged exam paper leaks, and demands for accountability. Meanwhile, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan accused the opposition of politicizing student concerns, saying the government remains committed to addressing education issues in Parliament.

NEET Protest: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained amid massive NEET protest in New Delhi 

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NEET Protest Intensifies: Opposition MPs wear black, students demand education reforms

Delhi Metro shuts 16 stations as NEET-UG protest continues: Full list here

NEET protest escalates in Delhi | Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi detained during education reform protest

NEET row escalates: Opposition protests outside PM Modi’s residence, Centre responds | CJP Protest

NEET Protest: Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi detained amid massive NEET protest in New Delhi