NEET: India exam chief sacked after outcry over marks

The key examination for medical colleges has been mired in allegations of paper leaks and fraud.

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The government has also appointed a committee to recommend reforms in the fiercely competitive process.

There have been calls to rerun a medical entrance test after thousands of candidates secured unusually high marks, prompting protests over alleged cheating.

The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) is the gateway to studying medicine in India.

Millions of students sit the exam every year, but only a small percentage get good enough marks to secure a placement.

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