The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has postponed the opening of its Class 12 post-result verification and re-evaluation portal to June 1, 2026. The board said the decision was taken to ensure a smooth and glitch-free application process for students. Students seeking verification or re-evaluation of their answer sheets will be able to apply through the Post-Result Activities portal once it becomes operational. CBSE said the extra time will help improve the system and prevent technical issues. The board has also set up a helpline and email support service to assist students with queries related to the process.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said strict action would be taken against anyone involved in examination irregularities or paper leaks, calling the recent NEET controversy “unfortunate” and unacceptable. Speaking to India Today, Pradhan assured that the government was treating the issue with utmost seriousness and that no individual, whether inside or outside the system, would be spared if found guilty after investigation. His remarks come amid growing concerns over alleged lapses in the NEET examination process and criticism surrounding broader examination management, including CBSE-related issues. The minister stressed the importance of maintaining credibility and transparency in India’s examination system, signalling that authorities are prepared to act firmly to restore public confidence and accountability in competitive examinations nationwide.

A Class 12 CBSE student, Vedant Shrivastava, who went viral after claiming the Physics answer sheet uploaded under his roll number was not his, has been vindicated after CBSE provided his actual answer sheet. Vedant had highlighted major handwriting differences between the uploaded Physics paper and his other answer sheets, raising concerns about a possible answer-sheet mix-up in the board’s On-Screen Marking system. The issue sparked widespread debate, though the student also faced online abuse and accusations for questioning the process. CBSE later acknowledged the mismatch, sent the correct answer sheet, and said his marks would be revised while investigating how the error occurred. (PC: News18)

A significant investigation into NEET-UG irregularities has broadened from simple allegations into a sweeping review of Maharashtra's coaching industry. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is scrutinising an extensive network that includes coaching institute owners, school principals, middlemen, and National Testing Agency (NTA) translators. A key turning point occurred with the arrest of Shivraj Motegaonkar, owner of RCC Classes, alongside the questioning of school principal Manisha Hawaldar. Authorities allege that physics exam papers were reconstructed from memory and distributed via digital platforms. To uncover the full scope of the operation, investigators are analyzing digital communications, financial records, and institutional ties, with the Enforcement Directorate now involved. This escalating scandal has raised serious concerns regarding national exam security and the commercialized nature of medical coaching. (PC: NDTV)

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced that from July 1, 2026, students in Classes 9 and 10 must study three languages under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 framework. At least two of the three languages must be native Indian languages, while foreign languages can only be chosen as the third or fourth language. CBSE clarified that there will be no Class 10 board exam for the third language (R3), and assessments will remain school-based. Schools must update language options by June 30. The board also introduced relaxations for foreign students and children with special needs. (PC: NDTV)

CBI arrested Professor PV Kulkarni, a chemistry lecturer at Latur’s Dayanand Medical College, identifying him as the alleged “kingpin” behind the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak that forced cancellation of the May 3 examination. Investigators said Kulkarni was part of the committee responsible for setting this year’s medical entrance paper, marking a major shift from the 2024 probe, when the NTA was largely cleared of insider involvement. Arrested in Pune, Kulkarni allegedly used authorised access to question papers during April 2026 to coordinate a sophisticated leak operation. The CBI claimed he mobilised select students with assistance from accomplice Manisha Waghmare, who was arrested on May 14 during investigations into the expanding conspiracy. (PC: PTI)

National Testing Agency has announced that the cancelled NEET-UG 2026 examination will be reconducted on June 21 following allegations of large-scale irregularities and paper leaks. The medical entrance test was originally held on May 3 before being scrapped on May 12 amid mounting controversy. The NTA said the Central Bureau of Investigation is carrying out a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged malpractice linked to the examination process. The decision affects lakhs of medical aspirants across India and comes as multiple arrests and investigations continue in connection with the leak case. Authorities are expected to tighten security and monitoring measures for the nationwide re-examination process. (PC: AP)

The Central Board of Secondary Education on Wednesday declared the Class 12 board examination results for 2026, with the overall pass percentage falling to 85.20%, down from 88.39% last year. Out of 17.8 lakh registered students, over 15 lakh cleared the exams.   Girls outperformed boys by 6.73 percentage points, continuing the trend seen in previous years. Trivandrum emerged as the best-performing region with a 95.62% pass rate, while Prayagraj recorded the lowest at 72.43%.   Students can access their marksheets through official websites, DigiLocker, UMANG app and SMS services using their roll number, school number and admit card ID. CBSE has again decided not to release a merit list to avoid unhealthy competition among students. (PC: HT)

The NEET-UG 2026 paper leak probe has widened after investigators alleged that Rajasthan brothers Mangilal and Dinesh Biwal bought the exam paper from a Gurugram doctor for Rs 30 lakh on April 26, days before the May 3 examination. The paper was allegedly circulated through Sikar-based coaching and hostel networks, eventually reaching students across several states via WhatsApp and Telegram groups. Investigators claim the leak route stretched from a Nashik printing press to Haryana and Rajasthan. Rakesh Kumar Mandawaria, arrested in Dehradun, allegedly distributed the paper to nearly 700 students. Following the controversy, the NTA cancelled NEET-UG 2026, while the CBI launched a nationwide probe into the alleged interstate examination leak network. (PC: X)

The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested 30-year-old BAMS student Shubham Khairnar from Nashik in connection with the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. Police sources claimed Khairnar bought the controversial “guess paper” for Rs 10 lakh from a Pune-based suspect and later sold it for Rs 15 lakh to a Haryana buyer. Four CBI teams reportedly reached Nashik to take custody of him after initial detention by the Nashik Crime Branch. The National Testing Agency cancelled NEET-UG 2026 after Rajasthan SOG investigators found all 90 Biology and 45 Chemistry questions allegedly matched a handwritten “guess paper”. Around 22 lakh students appeared for the May 3 examination nationwide. (PC: India Today)