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Ahead of the June 21 NEET UG 2026 re-test, the Indian Air Force has joined the examination security operation by airlifting question papers across the country. A helicopter delivered papers to Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh, as authorities tightened transport, storage and distribution protocols following the paper leak controversy.

Rahul Gandhi has launched the Chhatron Ki Goonj signature campaign, urging students to share grievances over paper leaks, fees and exams. The move seeks to channel student anger into a direct petition for education reform and jobs.

The NTA is fully prepared to conduct the NEET re-examination on June 21, 2026. After Telegram ban, the government has put in place strict measures to prevent another paper leak

The NEET-UG 2026 was cancelled over a paper leak scandal, with reports suggesting that the official question paper was circulated through Telegram channels.

Gandhi framed the dialogue as an intervention to address the mental health crisis and systemic limitations facing the country's youth during his outreach programme 'Echo of Students.' The campaign aims to raise issues such as paper leaks, rigging in exams, and declining standards of education.

In its affidavit before the Delhi High Court, the Centre highlighted a Telegram channel named "NEET Mafia," which had over 18,000 subscribers, as a significant source for distributing NEET UG leak paper., India News, Times Now

In an affidavit accessed by India Today TV, the Centre alleged that Telegram is being used for cybercrime, leaked exam papers, child sexual abuse material, terrorism-linked propaganda and financial fraud.

Ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, the NTA has restricted Telegram, deployed Air Force aircraft and isolated paper setters. The measures reflect a tighter security push after paper leak allegations and the earlier exam cancellation.

Telegram, which has 150 million users in India, its biggest market, has said in its court papers the ban undermines constitutional protections and free speech rights

On Wednesday, slamming Centre's decision, Kejriwal termed the move as absurd, claiming that it would do little to curb paper leaks.