INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 22nd June 2026

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INDIAN EXPRESS DATED 22nd June 2026.

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1.   NEET-UG Retest and the Challenge of Restoring Trust

More than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET-UG retest conducted after the earlier examination was cancelled over allegations of a paper leak. The National Testing Agency mobilised over seven lakh personnel, with support from the Indian Air Force, Central forces, district administrations and advanced surveillance systems. The event reflects the growing challenge of maintaining credibility in high-stakes examinations. The logic behind the extraordinary arrangements was to restore public confidence and ensure fairness. Students expressed mixed emotions—relief at stronger security but frustration over months of uncertainty and psychological stress. The broader lesson is that educational institutions derive legitimacy from transparency and trust. The editorial stand suggests that technological safeguards alone are insufficient unless accompanied by institutional accountability. The gist is that examination reforms must focus not only on preventing malpractice but also on protecting the mental well-being and aspirations of millions of students.

2.   US-Iran Talks and the Search for Stability in West Asia