Following the cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 due to allegations of a paper leak, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan convened a high-level meeting to plan for the re-examination. The meeting took place at the minister's residence and included senior officials such as Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi and National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh. The government aims to conduct the re-examination in a 'completely safe, transparent and credible manner.' While the specific dates for the re-exam are still being finalized, they are expected to be announced within the next five to seven days. The NEET-UG exam, which was initially scheduled for May 3, impacted over 22 lakh candidates. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently investigating the matter, with five individuals in custody for their alleged involvement in the conspiracy to leak the exam paper. The court has granted a seven-day custody to the accused to facilitate the investigation and prevent tampering with evidence.