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NEET 2026 cancelled after leak claims and guess paper overlap sparks CBI probe across states

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Published on 12 May 2026
NEET 2026 cancelled after leak claims and guess paper overlap sparks CBI probe across states

A guess paper allegedly matched key parts of May 3

NEET-UG 2026 has been cancelled after investigators alleged large-scale circulation of a “guess paper” that reportedly overlapped significantly with the actual exam held on May 3. Based on inputs from several states—especially Rajasthan and Uttarakhand—and police findings, NTA ordered a re-test. The Centre then transferred the matter to the CBI for a deeper probe.

  • Investigators allege a “guess paper” circulated widely before NEET-UG
  • Claims say it overlapped significantly with the May 3 exam
  • NTA scrapped the exam and ordered a re-test after state inputs
  • CBI probe launched after the Centre took over the case
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