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Kejriwal exhorts NEET aspirants to hit streets, alleges 'political patronage' in paper leak
Arvind Kejriwal urged NEET aspirants to protest after the NEET 2026 exam was canceled amid paper-leak allegations. The government asked the CBI to investigate irregularities, and the exam is to be reconducted on dates to be notified.
Why It Matters
The cancellation and allegations of paper leaks raise concerns about the integrity of medical entrance exams and student futures, potentially prompting mass protests.
Timeline
2 Events
May 12, 2026: NEET 2026 exam cancelled; CBI to probe; paper leak allegations surface; Kejriwal calls for protests
May 12, 2026
The National Testing Agency cancelled the NEET 2026 exam conducted on May 3 amid allegations of paper leak. The government asked the CBI to carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the irregularities. A press conference by Arvind Kejriwal alleged political patronage in paper leaks, called the issue a betrayal, and urged students to come out on the streets, stating that the government understands only the language of mass agitation. It was announced that the exam will be reconducted on dates to be notified separately.
May 3, 2026: NEET 2026 exam conducted
May 3, 2026
The NEET 2026 exam was conducted by the National Testing Agency on May 3 for admission to undergraduate medical education programs.