NEET (UG) 2026 Exam Cancellation

The India — National Testing Agency (India — National Testing Agency) cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, held on May 3, following widespread allegations of a question paper leak and other irregularities. This decision affects nearly 2.27 million medical aspirants in India and abroad, leading to significant outrage and protests from students and opposition parties. The government of India has ordered a comprehensive inquiry by the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation (United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation) into the alleged irregularities. The United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation has registered an FIR under various sections, including criminal conspiracy and cheating. Reports from India — Rajasthan and India — Bihar indicated suspected malpractice, with a 'guess paper' allegedly circulating before the exam containing questions similar to the actual paper. The India — National Testing Agency has taken responsibility for the incident, acknowledging a breach of its 'zero tolerance and zero error' commitment, and announced that a re-examination will be conducted within 7-10 days. Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has faced calls for his resignation, and opposition leaders like Rahul Gandhi, Mahua Moitra, M. K. Stalin, and Akhilesh Yadav have criticized the government and the India — National Testing Agency for administrative failures and the impact on students' futures. Student organizations, including the India — National Students Union of India and Students Federation of India, have staged protests demanding accountability and reforms.