At a parliamentary panel meeting on Thursday, the National Testing Agency (NTA) clarified that the irregularities surrounding the NEET UG 2026 examination should not be referred to as a 'paper leak.' The agency highlighted that the decision to conduct a re-test stemmed from identified irregularities and malpractices that surfaced during the examination process. Members of Parliament (MPs) from the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) supported the NTA's stance, opposing the terminology used in the agenda document for the meeting. They argued that labeling the incident as a 'paper leak' was inappropriate. Following the examination held on May 3, 2026, the NTA announced its cancellation on May 12, stating that the current examination process could not be upheld given the findings shared by law enforcement agencies. The NTA indicated that new dates for the re-conducted NEET UG examination will be communicated soon, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the integrity of the examination process for aspiring medical students across India.