Rajasthan Minister Minimizes Impact of NEET-UG 2026 Exam Cancellation Amid Outrage
'Not A Big Issue: Rajasthan Minister Downplays NEET-UG Cancellation Amid Student Fury
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The National Testing Agency's cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam due to a paper leak has sparked outrage among medical aspirants. Rajasthan Minister Madan Dilawar downplayed the incident, asserting it is not a significant issue, while opposition leaders accuse the government of negligence and cover-up.
- 01NEET-UG 2026 exam canceled due to a paper leak.
- 02Rajasthan Minister Madan Dilawar claims the cancellation is not a major issue.
- 03Opposition leaders accuse the government of failing to act on prior warnings about the leak.
- 04A leaked guess paper allegedly sold for ₹10 lakh to ₹25 lakh contained key exam questions.
- 05The investigation has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) canceled the NEET-UG 2026 examination after a significant paper leak was discovered, shocking thousands of medical aspirants. Rajasthan Minister Madan Dilawar stated that the cancellation is not a major concern, emphasizing the need to correct any wrongdoing identified by investigating agencies. His comments follow a political backlash, with Congress leaders accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of hiding information about the leak to avoid embarrassment. Allegations surfaced that a 'guess paper' containing over 400 questions from the actual exam was sold for between ₹10 lakh and ₹25 lakh. Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot criticized the government for not acting on prior warnings about the leak, claiming he had alerted the state police after students reported suspicious materials. The investigation has now been taken over by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), with joint police teams questioning over 150 candidates and their families.
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The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam has left many medical aspirants uncertain about their future, potentially delaying their educational and career plans.
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