The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination, originally held on May 3, 2026, has resulted from a significant paper leak, leading to public outcry among approximately 23 lakh registered candidates. The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the decision after reviewing inputs from law enforcement agencies, stating that the exam would be re-conducted on a date to be announced later. In response, popular educator Khan Sir criticized both the NTA and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), questioning their effectiveness and calling for severe punishment for those responsible for the leak. He controversially demanded the death penalty for the guilty, emphasizing the severe impact on students' futures. Khan Sir also suggested that a retired Supreme Court judge should oversee the investigation to ensure accountability and transparency. The CBI has registered a First Information Report (FIR) regarding the alleged irregularities. NTA confirmed that no new registration would be needed for the re-conducted exam, and fees already paid would be refunded. This incident marks a troubling recurrence of examination irregularities, as similar issues arose in 2024, leading to a previous CBI inquiry that yielded no results.