While the CBI tracks the mastermind behind the Rs10 lakh "guess paper" scandal, millions of medical aspirants may end up battling a severe mental health crisis as the sudden cancellation shatters years of rigorous preparation and creates a climate of uncertainty
The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination on May 12, 2026, following conclusive evidence of a widespread paper leak. This unprecedented decision directly affects over 22.79 lakh candidates who registered for the medical entrance test. The move came after a massive public outcry and investigations revealed that the integrity of the examination held on May 3 had been fundamentally compromised.
Judicial scrutiny and demands for systemic overhaul
The breach was brought to light by the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group, which uncovered a document containing 410 questions that had been circulated as a "guess paper" weeks before the exam.
Detailed analysis later confirmed a staggering overlap with the actual test, including 120 Chemistry questions and 90 Biology questions. In total, questions worth nearly 600 out of 720 marks were accessible to certain candidates ahead of time. This sensitive material was reportedly digitized using portable scanners and distributed across encrypted platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp to evade detection.
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