Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has publicly acknowledged that the NEET UG 2026 examination was compromised, attributing the situation to an alleged paper leak. He expressed his full responsibility for the distress experienced by approximately 22 lakh students. During the 6th Jagran Bharat Education Conclave, Pradhan announced that a re-examination is scheduled for June 21, 2026, assuring that it will be conducted without errors and that students will not incur any fees for the re-test. He also emphasized the need for society to reassess the coaching system, which he labeled a 'social evil.' This statement follows the cancellation of the original NEET UG exam, which took place on May 3, 2026, and was called off on May 12, 2026, amid growing concerns about the integrity of the examination process. Additionally, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education has summoned key officials from the National Testing Agency (NTA) to address the circumstances surrounding the paper leak and to discuss measures for restoring trust in national entrance examinations.