NTA Chief Deletes Praise for NEET Exam Amid Paper Leak Controversy
'Papers Printed, Secured': NTA Chief Deletes Post Praising NEET Exam’s 'Transparency' After Row
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Following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination due to paper leak allegations, National Testing Agency (NTA) chief Abhishek Singh deleted a LinkedIn post praising the exam's transparency. The incident has led to CBI arrests and widespread protests, with calls for accountability from political leaders and student organizations.
- 01NTA chief Abhishek Singh deleted a post praising NEET-UG after its cancellation due to alleged paper leaks.
- 02The examination, held on May 3, 2026, was attended by over 22 lakh candidates.
- 03The CBI has arrested five individuals linked to the alleged leak, prompting protests across India.
- 04Political tensions have risen, with opposition leaders alleging connections between the accused and the ruling BJP.
- 05Singh acknowledged the distress caused and committed to corrective measures following the controversy.
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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.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG exam has disrupted the academic plans of over 22 lakh candidates and their families, causing significant distress.
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