NEET-UG 2026 Exam Cancelled Amid Paper Leak Allegations
The agency said the exam will be re-conducted after a CBI inquiry, and officials acknowledged significant inconvenience for candidates and families.
- On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination held on May 3, citing allegations of a paper leak and announcing the test will be re-conducted following a Rajasthan Special Operations Group investigation.
- To ensure a comprehensive inquiry, the government referred the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation , with the NTA stating the decision prevents greater damage to the examination system despite causing real and significant inconvenience to candidates.
- Congress leader Rahul Gandhi stated the dreams of more than 22 lakh students have been 'crushed by this corrupt BJP regime,' while AAP national convener Arvind Kejriwal alleged 'political patronage' in paper leaks, claiming the question paper was leaked four times in nine years.
- Facing shock and anxiety, 18-year-old student Kevin expressed confusion about his future, stating 'Now I am completely blank about what to do,' while the FAIMA Doctors Association noted lakhs of students put their lives on hold for the exam.
- Protests erupted near the Shastri Bhawan on Tuesday, organized by the National Students Union of India , while educationalists in Karnataka criticized the re-examination decision as unfair, demanding accountability for those responsible for the alleged leak.
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The National Testing Agency has announced that the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination will be conducted on June 21 after cancelling the May 3 exam over paper leak allegations. The agency said the decision was based on inputs from law enforcement agencies and ongoing investigations into reported irregularities linked to the examination process. 📖 NEET 2026 Exam Date: New Schedule Announced by NTA After Paper Leak Row.
NEET-UG 2026 Exam Cancelled Amid Paper Leak Allegations
Nashik Police have detained a man at the request of Rajasthan authorities in ongoing investigations into NEET-UG 2026 exam malpractices. Allegations include a leaked 'guess paper' and matching questions. As a consequence, the Centre has cancelled the May 3 exam and ordered a CBI investigation.
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Who Leaked NEET 2026 | NEET-UG 2026 has been cancelled by the National Testing Agency amid allegations of a paper leak and suspected malpractice — marking the first full cancellation of India’s largest medical entrance exam. In this detailed explainer, we break down what triggered the decision, what officials have said so far, and why the NTA claims even a single matching question compromises the exam’s integrity. We also revisit past NEET contr…
NEET UG 2026 paper leak: 30-yr-old detained, CBI takes custody
Nashik: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Tuesday, May 12, took into its custody a 30-year-old student from Nashik in Maharashtra in connection with the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak, an official said. Earlier in the day, crime branch unit 2 of the Nashik Police detained Shubham Khairnar, a Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine and Surgery (BAMS) from Nandgaon. He allegedly paid Rs 10 lakh for the leaked paper and then sold it online for R…
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