Centre Replaces Higher Education Secretary Amid NEET Paper Leak Protests and Reforms
The Centre has transferred Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj amid widespread protests and scrutiny over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy. Naresh Pal Gangwar, a 1994-batch IAS officer with extensive administrative experience, has been appointed as the new Higher Education Secretary. The reshuffle occurs amid demands for examination reforms, greater transparency, and calls for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation. A fast-track court has also been established to expedite paper leak cases.
First-hand measurement across 15 sources
We measured how 15 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 17%, Centre 72%, Right 11%). Overall sentiment is neutral (49/100). Lens Score 51/100.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 28/100 to 70/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
freepressjournal broke this story on 24 Jul, 05:15 am. Other outlets followed.