India exams controversy

A crucial medical exam in India has sparked anger, protests and allegations of cheating after thousands of candidates secured unusually high marks in this year’s test. We explain what happened and speak to two students who took the exam hoping to gain entrance to medical school.

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Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo: Students in Delhi protesting against alleged question paper leaks in the NEET medical exam Credit: Getty Images)