NEET (UG) 2026 Exam Canceled Amid Paper Leak Controversy, CBI to Investigate
'Oops, Retry': Mental Trauma, Fury Takes Over Social Media As NTA Cancels NEET After Paper Leak
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has canceled the NEET (UG) 2026 examination held on May 3 due to a paper leak involving a 'guess paper' that matched over 100 questions. Over 23 lakh students are affected, and the case has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for further inquiry.
- 01NTA canceled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam due to a significant paper leak.
- 02The examination process was deemed compromised, prompting a re-examination without additional fees.
- 03The CBI will investigate the network behind the leak, reportedly led by an individual from Jaipur.
- 04Students and parents have expressed outrage on social media, calling the situation a 'mental trauma experiment.'
- 05Calls for systemic reform in the examination process are growing among students.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially canceled the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, which took place on May 3, following a significant paper leak scandal. An investigation by the Rajasthan Special Operations Group revealed that a 'guess paper' matched over 100 actual questions, leading to widespread outrage among the over 23 lakh students affected. In response to the controversy, the case has been referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough inquiry into the alleged mastermind network behind the leak, which reportedly sold question banks for amounts ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹5 lakh (approximately $240 to $6,000 USD). The NTA announced the cancellation on May 12, stating that the current examination process could not be upheld in the interest of transparency. A new examination date will be announced, and no additional fees will be required from students, with previous fees being refunded. Social media reactions have been intense, with many students and parents describing the situation as a 'mental trauma experiment' and calling for a complete overhaul of the examination system. Critics argue that the recurring issue of paper leaks reflects systemic failures that unfairly punish diligent students.
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The cancellation of the NEET exam affects students' medical career aspirations and adds to their mental stress, as they must now prepare for a re-examination.
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