For many students, NEET is more than an entrance examination; it is the culmination of years of sacrifice, relentless hard work and the dreams of entire families. 89 to 152 exam paper leaksOver the past 10 years in India, political opposition and student data reports estimate that roughly 89 to 152 exam paper leaks have occurred, affecting over 7.5 crore students. Recent allegations surrounding the NEET paper leak have therefore shaken not just an examination system, but the confidence of an entire generation. Investigations have alleged organised networks, arrests and systemic lapses, turning what should have been a celebration of merit into a national debate on the integrity of India’s examination system. Time for structural reform and restoring faithAddressing paper leaks requires more than stronger punishments after the fact.