Protests erupted outside the Ministry of Education as students and opposition parties intensified criticism of the Centre's handling of examinations.
Members of the All India Students' Association staged a demonstration demanding accountability for recurring examination irregularities.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has come under fire for the NEET-UG paper leak, CUET-UG exam delays, and issues with CBSE's paper-checking portal.
Aam Aadmi Party national convener Arvind Kejriwal questioned the government's competence, asking if the country 'desperately needs an educated Prime Minister.'
CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat expressed concern over the impact on students' futures and criticised the reliance on private companies for digital aspects of examinations.
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education met to discuss 'use of pen-and-paper testing versus CBT' and issues related to NEET and the National Testing Agency.
Representatives of the United Doctors Front were invited to present their recommendations on NEET and NTA reforms but were denied entry into the meeting venue.
