Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for a significant mistake in a NEET aspirant’s admit card just before the re-examinations. He accused the NTA of jeopardizing the future of students and failing to rectify the error, adding stress to the already burdened children and parents. The controversy arose when a NEET candidate in Nagpur was assigned an exam center in Abu Dhabi for the re-test on June 21, 2026, sparking national outrage and student backlash.
The NEET aspirant, Abdullah Mohammad Talib from Nagpur, noticed the error on his Re-NEET 2026 admit card, which wrongly listed an examination center in Abu Dhabi, UAE, instead of his local city. In response to the uproar, the NTA downplayed the issue, assuring that the matter was being addressed and the candidate would be allocated a center in Nagpur after verification within hours. Rahul Gandhi expressed disappointment at the incident occurring just before the exams, highlighting the emotional distress faced by the student.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the NTA for causing immense stress to students and parents, questioning the impact on the student’s mental well-being. He condemned the flawed education system, labeling it as exploitation of an entire generation’s resources and peace of mind. Calling for a more responsible and sensitive approach, he urged the NTA to prioritize the future of students and ensure a reliable examination system.
