Bihar Deputy CM Confirms Investigation into NEET-UG 2026 Irregularities
NEET-UG 2026: Centre probing irregularities, says Bihar Deputy CM
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Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary announced that the Central Government is investigating irregularities related to the NEET-UG 2026 examination, which was canceled due to a paper leak. The re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, with enhanced security measures in place to prevent further issues.
- 01The NEET-UG 2026 examination was canceled after allegations of a paper leak, affecting over 22 lakh candidates.
- 02The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is actively probing the matter, and several arrests have been made.
- 03The National Testing Agency (NTA) confirmed that only certain questions were leaked, not the entire paper.
- 04The Parliamentary Standing Committee is reviewing measures to prevent future leaks and discussed transitioning NEET-UG to a computer-based testing system.
- 05Enhanced security arrangements have been directed for the re-examination scheduled on June 21, 2026.
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Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Vijay Kumar Chaudhary confirmed that the Central Government is thoroughly investigating irregularities linked to the NEET-UG 2026 examination, which was canceled due to allegations of a paper leak. The examination, held on May 3, involved over 22 lakh candidates across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad. Chaudhary emphasized that the government is committed to ensuring that students will not face inconvenience during the re-examination scheduled for June 21, 2026. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently probing the matter, with several arrests made in connection to the investigation. The National Testing Agency (NTA) clarified that while some questions were leaked, the entire examination paper was not compromised. The Parliamentary Standing Committee is reviewing the situation and has discussed implementing a computer-based testing system to enhance security and prevent future incidents. Enhanced security measures will be in place for the upcoming re-examination, reflecting the government's zero-tolerance policy towards examination irregularities.
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The investigation and subsequent re-examination will directly affect students preparing for medical entrance exams in Bihar and across India.
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