Physics Wallah co-founder and CEO Alakh Pandey has joined the ongoing student protest at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar. He extended his support to the protesters and appealed to the government to engage in a dialogue with them.
This development comes just days after Pandey faced criticism from the ‘Cockroach Janata Party’ (CJP). The CJP is spearheading protests over allegations of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and had accused Pandey of failing to publicly support the students. The group had called upon students to boycott teachers who did not back the protest.
On Thursday morning, Pandey shared a video from the protest site, stating that the movement extends far beyond just the NEET exam. In the video, he said, “On July 20, students across India staged a historic protest. It was an expression of student anger against the entire education system. It is not just about NEET.”
The protest at Jantar Mantar has been ongoing for several days. Students are demanding action regarding the alleged paper leak and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest intensified on July 20 when thousands of students gathered at Jantar Mantar and police took action.
In his video, Pandey also criticized reports of the use of force against peaceful protesters and urged the government to engage directly with the students. He said, “Why doesn’t the government talk to these children? They are the children of our country. Please come and speak to them at least once. Listen to their grievances. They have taken to the streets out of sheer desperation.”
Pandey further stated that the issue is not limited to NEET alone but reflects broader concerns regarding examinations, education, and recruitment processes. He said, “It is not just about NEET. It is about IIT, CBSE, SSC, education, and recruitment. It is about all the issues being discussed here.”
He also announced that Physics Wallah would support the families of students who died by suicide following the alleged NEET paper leak. They will provide a complete education to the children of these families. Pandey said, “I will fully support the families of all the students who have died by suicide. I will provide a complete education to all the children in their families.”
Additionally, he once again appealed to the government to listen to the students’ concerns. This marks Pandey’s first public involvement in the ongoing protests, a move prompted by demands from certain sections of the student community for greater support from prominent education leaders.
