NEET-UG 2026 Exam Cancelled Amid Allegations of Irregularities
NEET, not so neat: How doorway to highly desired medical profession is losing trust year after year
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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026, held on May 3, has been cancelled due to allegations of irregularities, including a leaked question paper. The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct a re-examination, with ongoing investigations by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into the matter.
- 01NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled due to irregularities.
- 02Allegations include a leaked question paper with 120 matching questions.
- 03NTA to conduct a re-examination and cooperate with CBI investigations.
- 04Previous NEET-UG 2024 exam faced similar controversies over paper leaks.
- 05Trust in the examination process is at risk, prompting urgent reforms.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, citing serious allegations of irregularities, including a leaked question paper. Investigations revealed that at least 120 questions from the exam matched those in a circulated 'guess paper,' prompting the NTA to prioritize the integrity of the examination process. This decision comes on the heels of the 2024 NEET-UG exam, which was marred by a significant paper leak scandal that led to multiple arrests and a Supreme Court inquiry. The NTA has stated that the cancellation aims to preserve trust in the national examination system, acknowledging the inconvenience it may cause to candidates and their families. A re-examination date will be announced soon, and the matter will be referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough investigation. The ongoing scrutiny of NEET's credibility raises concerns about the future of medical admissions in India.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam will significantly affect medical aspirants in India, causing delays in their admission process and increasing uncertainty around their future in medical education.
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