The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination, which was originally conducted on May 3, 2026, due to serious allegations of a paper leak. Abhishek Singh, the NTA Director General, revealed that a whistleblower informed the agency on May 7 about questions circulating on WhatsApp that matched the actual exam paper. Following this information, the NTA conducted an investigation in collaboration with the Government of India, leading to the decision to cancel the exam. The case has been referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for further inquiry. Singh emphasized the NTA's commitment to a zero-tolerance policy towards malpractice and assured that strict actions will be taken against those involved. He also confirmed that students will not need to re-register or pay additional fees for the re-exam, and the earlier examination fee will be refunded to accommodate travel expenses. An official announcement regarding the new exam date will be made soon.