Health Bulletin 23/June/2026

Soon after the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test - Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2026 re-examination was conducted across the country, National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh expressed confidence in the integrity of the process, stating that the agency had not received any paper leak-related complaints so far.

The re-test, held on June 21 after the cancellation of the original May 3 examination over alleged paper leaks and organised malpractice, was conducted under unprecedented security arrangements. Singh said preliminary reports from states and examination centres indicated that the exam was conducted smoothly and credited the support of multiple government departments for its successful execution, according to a Deccan Herald report. 

Describing the exercise as a “whole-of-government approach,” Singh said more than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the examination and that authorities successfully prevented several attempts at malpractice, including impersonation, forged admit cards and candidates carrying prohibited items. The re-exam featured enhanced security measures such as biometric authentication, CCTV surveillance, frisking, handheld metal detectors and transportation of question papers through Indian Air Force aircraft. Singh added that the NTA would try to declare the results at the earliest to avoid delays in the medical counselling and admission process, ensuring that students do not face further disruption.

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam: 9 Held for Alleged Impersonation in Bihar

The district administration and police launched a major crackdown during the NEET UG 2026 re-examination in Bihar after suspected cases of impersonation and examination fraud surfaced at multiple centres in Lakhisarai district. A total of 30 people were arrested during checks, including nine individuals who were allegedly appearing in the examination on behalf of other candidates.

According to officials, one impersonator was caught at the KRK High School examination centre, seven at Kendriya Vidyalaya and one at Hasanpur School examination centre. The accused reportedly belong to different districts of the state, reports NDTV.

Apart from the nine alleged impersonators, 21 other individuals were also arrested for their suspected involvement in the examination fraud network. The arrested persons are being questioned under the supervision of SDM Prabhakar Kumar and SDPO Shivam Kumar. Based on information gathered during interrogation, a special police team has launched raids at several locations linked to the case. District Magistrate Shailendra Kumar and Superintendent of Police Prerna Kumar are closely monitoring the investigation. Officials suspect that a larger organised network may be involved and said further arrests could follow. Authorities added that complete details of the alleged racket would emerge after the investigation is completed.

NMC to Phase Out PG Diploma Admissions From 2027-28, Shift Focus to MD-MS Courses

In a major reform aimed at standardising postgraduate medical education in the country, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has announced that all Post Graduate (PG) Diploma courses will be phased out and converted into corresponding Broad Speciality Degree courses (MD/MS) from the academic year 2027-28 onwards.

MBBS Bond Ends Automatically if Government Misses Six-Month Appointment Deadline: Chhattisgarh HC

Granting relief to a group of MBBS graduates, the Chhattisgarh High Court recently ruled that MBBS service bonds stand automatically cancelled if the State Government fails to execute them by issuing appointment orders within six months, as prescribed under the Chhattisgarh Medical, Dental and Physiotherapy Undergraduate Admission Rules, 2025.

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MBBS service bonds stand automatically cancelled if Govt fails to issue appointment orders within 6 months: Chhattisgarh HC