Health Bulletin 06/May/2026
With the NEET UG 2026 now concluded, candidates are awaiting the release of the provisional answer key by the National Testing Agency, expected soon on its official website. Conducted on May 3 for nearly 22.79 lakh aspirants, the exam is a crucial gateway for admission to MBBS and BDS courses across India.
Once released, the answer key will allow students to estimate their scores using the official marking scheme and get an idea of their potential All India Rank, according to a Careers360 news report.
NEET UG 2026 will have two cut-offs: the qualifying cut-off, which determines eligibility, and the admission cut-off, which decides actual seat allotment. While clearing the qualifying marks is essential, admission depends on ranks, seat availability, and category. Candidates will also be given an opportunity to challenge the provisional answer key within a specified window before final results are declared. Based on past trends, top institutions such as AIIMS New Delhi and PGIMER Chandigarh remain among the most competitive choices for high-ranking candidates.
Rs 25-30 Lakh for MBBS Seats! Doctor Among Four Arrested in Fake Admission Scam
Just a day before the NEET UG 2026 exam, the Delhi Police Crime Branch reportedly rescued 18 students, including minors, who were allegedly lured into a fake medical admission racket promising guaranteed MBBS seats for around Rs 25 lakh and Rs 30 lakh per candidate.
Along with this, the agency arrested four accused, including a doctor who studied in Kyrgyzstan, and the alleged mastermind of the racket. According to the agency, the accused lured students and their families by claiming they could secure MBBS admissions and provide important questions to crack the exam.
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MBBS seats for 25 to 30 lakh! Doctor among 4 arrested in fake admissions scam, 18 students rescued
Patna High Court Seeks Stricter Regulation of Small Hospitals, Says Every Life Is Precious
Bihar authorities have been directed to urgently tighten regulation of small healthcare facilities after the Patna High Court expressed concern over the large number of unregistered clinics and nursing homes operating across the state.
As per the news reports, a bench led by Justice Rajiv Rai observed that “every human life is precious” and made it clear that any irregularities in healthcare delivery would not be tolerated.
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Patna High Court Calls for Stricter Regulation of Small Hospitals, Says Every Life Precious
Supreme Court Drops Contempt Proceedings Against AIIMS in Minor Pregnancy Termination Case
The Supreme Court on Monday closed contempt proceedings against the Centre and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, after noticing compliance in a case relating to the termination of a 30-week pregnancy of a minor girl.
A division of the bench led by Justices BV Nagarathna and Ujjal Bhuyan was informed by Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati that its 24 April order has been complied with.
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Supreme Court disposes of contempt plea in minor's pregnancy termination case
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