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NTA Cancels NEET 2026 Exam After Leak; CBI Probes

5/12/2026

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NTA Cancels Exam

NTA cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam on May 3, 2026.
A guess paper containing over 150 Biology and Chemistry questions circulated before the test, prompting leak allegations.
Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group detained around 45 people and referred the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
NTA will keep registrations, waive fees, refund payments and set a new exam date to protect credibility.

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NSUI Protests

NSUI students protested in New Delhi after the NEET cancellation, demanding accountability.
President Vinod Jakhar demanded Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign, citing negligence.
Protesters tried to breach police barricades, and ANI footage showed dozens chanting anti-exam slogans.
The unrest revived exam-security worries, recalling the 2024 NEET paper leak, and opposition Congress leaders condemned the ruling party’s assessment management.

History

Historical Context

Recurring exam leaks—from the AIPMT cancellation in 2015 and the CBSE paper breaches in 2018 to the 2024 NEET-UG breach that saw 2.4 million aspirants vie for 100,000 seats—highlight systemic vulnerabilities. On 3 May 2026 the NTA cancelled NEET-UG after a leaked guess paper circulated, prompting CBI involvement and the detention of 45 suspects. The 2024 Public Examinations Act now mandates harsher penalties.

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NTA Cancels Exam

NTA cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam on May 3, 2026.
A guess paper containing over 150 Biology and Chemistry questions circulated before the test, prompting leak allegations.
Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group detained around 45 people and referred the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
NTA will keep registrations, waive fees, refund payments and set a new exam date to protect credibility.

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