NEET UG 2026 was cancelled by NTA after alleged paper leak and similarity between exam questions and circulated “guess papers.” The exam held on May 3 for over 22 lakh students is now under CBI investigation. Arrests were made across states, and students and associations have demanded a re-exam under judicial supervision.
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday (May 12) cancelled NEET UG 2026, which was conducted on May 3, 2026, after serious allegations surfaced regarding a suspected paper leak and the widespread circulation of “guess papers” that allegedly overlapped significantly with the actual question paper.
The government has also referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a detailed investigation.
Here’s a complete timeline of events in the NEET UG 2026 row
May 3: NEET UG 2026 held across India
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