The National Testing Agency (NTA) chief Abhishek Singh deleted a LinkedIn post praising the NEET-UG 2026 examination's transparency after it was cancelled due to allegations of a paper leak. The exam, conducted on May 3, 2026, saw 22.09 lakh candidates participate. Following the cancellation, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrested five individuals, including suspects from Jaipur, Gurugram, and Nashik, as part of an ongoing investigation into the allegations. Protests erupted nationwide, led by student organizations and political parties demanding accountability and the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Singh later expressed regret over the situation, acknowledging the distress caused to students and families, and committed to corrective actions. The controversy has also sparked political tensions, with opposition leaders alleging ties between some accused and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Rajasthan’s minister Jhabar Singh Kharra issued an apology on behalf of the government for the hardships faced by students.