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.