 "Delhi Metro alert: New Delhi, Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House & 15 other stations closed today amid CJP NEET protests")
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced the closure of entry and exit gates at 18 stations across the city on Friday. The move comes amid nationwide protests over the NEET-UG issue taking place across the country. DMRC stated that all 18 stations will remain closed until further notice.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced the station closures through a post on X. The restrictions started from 7:30 AM on July 24, 2026.
"Below mentioned Metro stations will be closed from 07:30 AM tomorrow (24th July, 2026) till further instructions. However, Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat," DMRC said in a post on X.
In another post, the Metro Rail Corporation added, "New Delhi metro station has been closed till further instructions. No interchange facility shall be available at this station. Any inconvenience is deeply regretted."
Service Update
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) July 23, 2026
Below mentioned Metro stations will be closed from 07:30 AM tomorrow (24th July, 2026) till further instructions. However, Interchange facility shall remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat.
1. Lok Kalyan Marg
2. Rajiv Chowk
3.…
Service Update
— Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (@OfficialDMRC) July 24, 2026
New Delhi metro station has been closed till further instructions. No interchange facility shall be available at this station.
Any inconvenience is deeply regretted.
The following stations have closed their entry and exit gates:
1. Lok Kalyan Marg
2. Rajiv Chowk
3. Patel Chowk
4. Ramakrishna Ashram Marg
5. Barakhambha Road
6. Supreme Court
7. Seva Teerth
8. Janpath
9. Mandi House
10. Central Secretariat
11. ITO
12. Delhi Gate
13. Indraprastha
14. Khan Market
15. Jor Bagh
16. Shivaji Stadium
17. New Delhi
18. Jhandewalan
Interchange services remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House, and Central Secretariat.
People traveling through Central Delhi and nearby areas may face delays and restrictions. Commuters should follow official DMRC updates.
The station closures come as protests over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak are set to take place across the country today, July 24. Youth groups, including the Cockroach Janta Party, have called for peaceful demonstrations at district headquarters and major public locations nationwide. The protesters are demanding strict examination reforms and the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
In response to the growing unrest, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the central government will establish fast-track courts to expedite trials of those accused of leaking exam papers.
Additionally, the government is introducing a new draft Bill aimed at cracking down on examination fraud. The proposed law will introduce stricter punishments for individuals and organized groups involved in leaks. Full details of these measures will be finalized during an upcoming Union Cabinet meeting before the Bill is presented in Parliament.
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