On May 13, 2026, students in Kozhikode, Kerala, organized a protest led by the Students Federation of India (SFI) against the alleged leak of the NEET UG question paper and the subsequent cancellation of the examination. The demonstration saw participation from numerous students across various educational institutions, who accused the Central government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) of failing to uphold their responsibilities and causing distress to thousands of students who had prepared for the competitive exam. Tensions escalated when the march disrupted traffic near the Income Tax office, resulting in police deploying water cannons to disperse the crowd after some protesters attempted to breach barricades. Despite the confrontation, a senior police officer reported no serious injuries and confirmed that preventive measures had been implemented to avoid major incidents. The protesters demanded accountability from the NTA and warned of intensified protests to seek justice for the affected students.