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.