Times Network Launches ‘CLEAN KARO NEET’ Campaign Across Hindi And Regional Language Digital Platforms To Champion Merit Over Malpractice

Amid serious concerns raised over the alleged paper leak in the NEET UG examination and growing questions around the operating standard procedures around NEET, Times Network's Hindi and regional language Digital platforms have launched a special national digital campaign titled ‘CLEAN करो NEET’ across its Hindi and regional language digital platforms from May 15, 2026. The campaign has been rolled out on digital platforms of Times Now Navbharat, Times Now Marathi, Times Now Bangla, Times Now Tamil, Times Now Telugu, Times Now Kannada, and Times Now Malayalam. Its objective is to strongly amplify the voices of lakhs of students and parents, give suggestions to improve the system, demand transparency and accountability in the examination process,

and push for strict legal action against those responsible for malpractices if any.The campaign will not remain limited to reporting on paper leak allegations alone, but will also go behind the scenes to the human story--to highlight thestruggles faced by students who prepare for years for this examination. With the announcement of the NEET re-examination scheduled for June 21, lakhs of students are now dealing with the pressure of preparing themselves all over again. Through this campaign, the students' real stories, struggles, and experiences will be brought before the nation.The initiative will also feature insights and recommendations from education experts, psychologists, career counsellors, former examination officials, and professionals associated with medical education. Experts will help students understand how to prepare effectively for the re-exam, manage stress, and identify the reforms necessary to make the examination system more secure and transparent.In addition, students and parents will be given a direct platform to voice their concerns through Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, video explainers, debates, polls, social media interactions, and ground reports.Ground reporting from major education hubs such as Kota, Sikar, Patna, Delhi, Prayagraj, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Ranchi will showcase how the re-exam and paper leak controversies are impacting students’ lives.As part of the campaign, a dedicated ‘NEET Re-Exam Help Desk’ will also be launched to provide students with useful information, including exam dates, admit card updates, exam guidelines, revised preparation strategies, stress management tips, FAQs, and important helpline numbers.Times Network believes that on an issue connected to the future of lakhs of students in the country, the role of the media extends beyond merely reporting the news — it is equally important to take the voices of students to the national stage. The campaign has been launched with the belief that transparency in the examination system must be ensured and strict action must be taken against the guilty whenever there are malpractices.

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