The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination following inputs from law enforcement agencies indicating that the examination process may have been compromised. The Centre has handed over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to probe the alleged leak of a 'guess paper' and possible organised malpractice.
Re-Exam to Be Conducted
The NTA confirmed that a re-examination will be conducted soon. No fresh registration is required; existing candidature and exam centres will remain valid. Fees will be refunded, and new admit cards will be issued before the fresh examination. The exact dates for the re-exam will be announced shortly.
Background and Implications
The decision to scrap the exam was taken after law enforcement agencies provided inputs suggesting that the integrity of the examination process was compromised. The CBI will investigate the matter thoroughly to identify those responsible for the alleged leak and any organised malpractice.
This is a developing story. More details are awaited.
