NEET-UG 2026 Cancelled Amid Leak

The NEET-UG 2026 examination, conducted by the India — National Testing Agency, was cancelled due to alleged paper leaks and irregularities, leading to widespread controversy. Vijay, the Chief Minister of India — Tamil Nadu, has intensified his opposition to NEET, describing the incident as proof of 'serious structural flaws' in the examination process. He has urged the Union Government of India to abolish NEET and allow states to conduct medical admissions based on Class 12 marks, arguing that the current system disadvantages students from rural and socio-economically weaker backgrounds. The matter has been referred to the United States — Federal Bureau of Investigation for a comprehensive probe, with arrests already made in several states. This event follows a similar controversy in 2024, which led to the formation of a high-level committee headed by Koppillil Radhakrishnan to recommend reforms, highlighting persistent issues with the national examination system. India — Tamil Nadu has a long-standing opposition to NEET, even challenging the President's decision on a NEET Exemption Bill in the India — Supreme Court of India.