NEET UG 2026 Cancelled Over Paper Leak Allegations; Centre Orders CBI Probe
The National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination following serious allegations of paper leak and irregularities. The decision was taken with the approval of the Government of India after inputs received from central investigation agencies and law enforcement authorities.
According to the latest statement issued by NTA, the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, 2026, will now be re-conducted on fresh dates, which will be announced separately.
The agency stated that the step has been taken to maintain transparency, fairness and credibility in the national-level medical entrance examination process.
NTA Announces Cancellation of NEET UG 2026
In its official statement, NTA said that it had earlier referred the matter to central agencies on May 8, 2026, for independent verification and necessary action regarding the alleged irregularities linked to the NEET UG examination.
After examining the findings shared by investigative agencies, the testing body decided to cancel the examination entirely and conduct a fresh test for all candidates.
NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Date Soon
The revised examination schedule for NEET UG 2026 is expected to be released shortly on the official website. Candidates are advised to regularly monitor the official portal for the latest updates regarding the re-examination process, admit cards and revised exam dates.
Rajasthan Paper Leak Allegations Trigger Investigation
Reports of a possible NEET paper leak first surfaced from Rajasthan shortly after the examination was conducted on May 3. The Rajasthan Special Operations Group launched a detailed investigation into the matter after receiving intelligence inputs regarding suspicious activities linked to the examination.
According to reports, investigators recovered a handwritten suggestion paper in which nearly 120 questions reportedly matched the actual NEET UG 2026 question paper.
Sources claimed that around 90 Biology questions and nearly 30 Chemistry questions were found to be identical or closely related to the questions asked in the examination.
Centre Orders CBI Probe in NEET UG 2026 Case
Following the growing controversy surrounding the alleged paper leak, the Central Government has reportedly ordered a probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation to examine the matter thoroughly and identify those involved in the alleged malpractice.
The investigation is expected to focus on the source of the leak, involvement of coaching networks or intermediaries and possible lapses in examination security arrangements.
What Happens Next for NEET Aspirants?
With the cancellation of NEET UG 2026, over 22 lakh medical aspirants across the country will now have to appear for the re-examination once new dates are announced.
Candidates are advised not to rely on unofficial reports and wait for the official notification from NTA regarding:
- Fresh NEET UG 2026 exam dates
- Revised admit card release schedule
- Re-exam guidelines
- Updated counselling timeline
Official Website for NEET UG Updates
Students can check all official announcements regarding NEET UG 2026 on:
- neet.nta.nic.in
NEET UG 2026 Latest Updates
The cancellation of NEET UG 2026 has triggered widespread reactions among students and parents across the country. Further updates regarding the re-exam and investigation proceedings are expected in the coming days.