NEET UG 2026 Exam Cancelled Due to Alleged Paper Leak, NTA Chief Confirms
NEET UG 2026 Was A ‘Violation’, Says NTA Chief As Agency Reveals WhatsApp Leak Claims
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam due to allegations of a paper leak. Director General Abhishek Singh stated that questions circulating on WhatsApp matched the actual exam paper, prompting an investigation and referral to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). A re-exam date will be announced soon, with no additional fees for students.
- 01NEET UG 2026 exam cancelled due to WhatsApp leak allegations.
- 02Investigation revealed some leaked questions matched the actual exam.
- 03The matter has been referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
- 04Students will not need to re-register or pay additional fees for the re-exam.
- 05NTA Chief assured strict action against those responsible for the leak.
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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.
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The cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exam affects thousands of students preparing for medical entrance, causing disruption and uncertainty in their academic plans.
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