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Higher Education Secretary Replaced Amid Exam Paper Leaks Controversy

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The Centre has replaced Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi amid a controversy over exam paper leaks. The move comes as the government faces widespread criticism over the handling of the NEET-UG question paper leak and irregularities…

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Higher Education Secretary Replaced Amid Exam Paper Leaks Controversy

The Centre has replaced Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi amid a controversy over exam paper leaks. The move comes as the government faces widespread criticism over the handling of the NEET-UG question paper leak and irregularities in the CBSE's evaluation of board exams. The new Secretary, Naresh Pal Gangwar, has been appointed to oversee the Ministry of Education. The move is seen as an attempt to address the growing public outcry over the exam paper leaks. The government has faced criticism for its handling of the situation, with many calling for swift action to be taken. The replacement of the Secretary is seen as a step in the right direction, but many are calling for further action to be taken to address the issue.

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Higher Education Secretary Replaced Amid Nationwide Anger Over Exam Paper Leaks

The Centre on Thursday shifted Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi to the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, and appointed two new Secretaries in the Ministry of Education. Naresh Pal Gangwar has been appointed as the new Higher Education Secretary, while T K Anil Kumar has been brought in as Secretary, Department of Higher Education. The Ministry of Education has been at the centre of a controversy due to the NEET-UG question paper leak and irregularities in the CBSE's evaluation of board exams. The move comes amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak that affected over 22 lakh students.

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Higher Education Secretary Replaced Amid Exam Paper Leaks

The Higher Education Secretary, Vineet Joshi, has been replaced amid a nationwide controversy over exam paper leaks and irregularities in the evaluation of board exams. The move comes after a series of high-profile protests and demonstrations across the country, which have been sparked by the controversy. The new Secretary, Naresh Pal Gangwar, is expected to take over the reins of the Ministry of Education and oversee the implementation of reforms to prevent such incidents in the future. The situation remains highly volatile, with many students and parents calling for greater accountability and transparency from the government.

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