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NEET-UG 2026 canceled amid paper-leak probe; Rahul Gandhi calls it a crime against youth
The National Testing Agency canceled the NEET-UG 2026 examination, which was held on May 3, 2026, due to a paper-leak investigation and said it would be re-conducted on dates to be notified. Rahul Gandhi criticized the decision, calling it a crime against the future of the youth.
Why It Matters
The cancellation affects a major medical entrance exam and raises questions about exam integrity and governance. It also highlights political reactions to the handling of education policy and corruption allegations.
Timeline
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NTA cancels NEET-UG 2026; exam to be re-conducted; Rahul Gandhi reacts
May 12, 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026, which had been conducted on May 3, 2026, and said the examination would be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately. Rahul Gandhi described the cancellation as a "crime against the future of the youth."
NEET-UG 2026 exam conducted
May 3, 2026
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET-UG 2026 examination on May 3, 2026.