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India's NEET exam scandal sparks protests, revealing social mobility crisis

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Protests have erupted across India following a significant leak of examination papers for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), a crucial medical entrance exam. The scandal has impacted millions of candidates and led to the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. A satirical online movement, the Cockroach Janta Party, gained traction, amplifying public discontent and highlighting a broader crisis in social mobility and confidence in opportunity, despite India's rapid economic growth. AI

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India's NEET exam scandal sparks protests, revealing social mobility crisis

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Adriel Kasonta ·

    India’s ‘cockroach’ protests reveal a deeper social mobility crisis

    India’s latest youth protests began after examination papers were leaked. They could ultimately be seen as a referendum on the country’s development model. The immediate trigger was the controversy around the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET), India’s highly competiti…

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