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research The Hindu Saturday, 20 June 2026 NEW

Supreme Court refuses urgent hearing on plea to defer June 21 NEET-UG retest

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Summary

The plea comes from 11 NEET aspirants who are not against a retest, but seek more time to prepare, given the “severe stress and anxiety” caused by the cancellation of the original exam and rumours of another paper leak

Key Facts

Type Research
Source The Hindu - National
Published Saturday, 20 June 2026
Affected Population 1.4 billion citizens, 5 million healthcare workers

Key Numbers

Health budget: Rs 90,958 crore (2025-26)
Target: 2.5% of GDP public health spending
1.5 lakh Health & Wellness Centres planned
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives

Key Authorities

Ministry of Health & Family WelfareICMRAYUSHMinistry of Electronics & ITTRAI

Key Stakeholders

PatientsHealthcare WorkersHospitals & ClinicsInternet UsersTech CompaniesStartups

Government Context

NDA III BJP-led NDA
Centre-Right
Left Centre Right

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