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National Testing Agency announces NEET-UG re-exam on June 21
The [National Testing Agency (NTA)] has announced the reconduct of the NEET-UG medical entrance examination on June 21, following the cancellation of the May 3 exam due to alleged irregularities. The cancellation, approved by the [Government of India] following a review by the [Ministry of Education], has prompted an investigation by the [Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)] into the compromised examination process.
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