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NEET UG 2026 cancellation after paper leak prompts protests, aspirants call it demotivating
The NTA cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam after allegations of a paper leak. The government ordered a CBI inquiry and said the exam would be held again on dates to be notified. Aspirants described the decision as demotivating and expressed anxiety about re-preparation, with protests by student groups in Delhi.
Why It Matters
The cancellation affects medical admissions nationwide and raises concerns about exam integrity and accountability in education governance.
Timeline
4 Events
Protests in Delhi by NSUI and SFI over NEET cancellation
May 12, 2026
Members of the National Students’ Union of India and the Students’ Federation of India staged protests in Delhi demanding accountability from the Union education ministry and the NTA following the cancellation.
NEET UG 2026 cancelled; CBI to investigate; re-exam to be scheduled
May 12, 2026
The NTA cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3 amid allegations of a paper leak. The government asked the CBI to conduct a comprehensive inquiry into the irregularities. The exam will be held afresh on dates to be notified separately. Aspirants, including Abhishek Verma and Shashank Maurya, described the move as demotivating and expressed anxiety about re-preparation; Maurya also alleged that solver gangs help others access papers in advance. Jiya from Kota said the decision was devastating after two years of hard work.
NTA releases provisional answer key for NEET UG 2026
May 6, 2026
The NTA released provisional answer keys for NEET UG 2026 on May 6, with aspirants expecting around 620 marks out of 720 based on the provisional keys.
NEET UG 2026 exam conducted
May 3, 2026
The NEET UG 2026 examination for admission to undergraduate medical courses was held on May 3, 2026.