Bengaluru, May 22 -- The ongoing NEET paper leak controversy has triggered a major overhaul in Karnataka's admission calendar, with the state moving Common Entrance Test (CET) counselling ahead of NEET-based admissions and introducing unprecedented flexibility for students across streams.
The decision, taken by the state government after a high-level review meeting, marks a clear departure from the long-followed practice of running CET and NEET counselling in parallel.
Officials said the move was prompted by continued uncertainty over NEET scheduling following allegations of question paper leakage and examination irregularities, which have delayed the medical admission cycle nationwide.
With the NEET re-examination set for June 21 and re...