The CBI has registered an FIR into alleged paper leak and malpractice related to NEET UG 2026, held on May 3. After complaints emerged, the National Testing Agency cancelled the exam and the government ordered a comprehensive inquiry. NTA confirmed the cancellation and said a re-examination will be held later, as investigations get underway.
NTA has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 after allegations of a major paper leak in Rajasthan, and announced the test will be reconducted on fresh dates. The decision has ignited a wave of heartbreak, exhaustion, and anger online, with students also turning to memes as they face the prospect of restarting preparation.
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The National Testing Agency has cancelled NEET UG 2026 nearly nine days after the exam was held on May 3. The decision was approved by the Government of India following investigative findings and inputs from central agencies regarding alleged irregularities. A fresh NEET will be conducted on newly announced dates, with further steps expected soon for candidates and counselling.
After allegations of a widespread paper leak, India’s Union Education Ministry cancelled NEET-UG 2026 late Tuesday evening. The government said it will announce re-exam dates shortly, but the move has triggered intense backlash from parents and aspirants. Many are questioning how the process allowed a leak to escalate, turning preparation years into sudden uncertainty.
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