NEET UG 2026 Cancelled After Massive Paper Leak Allegations

The National Testing Agency has officially cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination following widespread allegations of a question paper leak that triggered outrage among students and parents across the country.

The entrance examination for medical admissions was conducted on May 3, but controversy erupted soon after reports surfaced claiming that parts of the question paper had circulated before the exam. As the issue expanded beyond Rajasthan and attracted nationwide attention, authorities decided to cancel the examination and prepare for a re test.

Officials stated that a preliminary report submitted by an expert committee found indications of serious irregularities in the examination process. To protect the credibility of the national level entrance test and maintain fairness for students, the government approved the decision to conduct the exam again.

The cancellation has affected nearly 24 lakh students who now have to appear for the examination once more. Authorities urged candidates not to panic and advised them to continue their preparations until the revised examination schedule is announced.

Investigators from the Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group uncovered key details during the probe. According to officials, a consultancy network operating from Sikar district allegedly prepared a PDF document containing around 410 questions even before the examination took place.

Police suspect that the document was circulated through social media platforms and messaging applications. During the investigation, authorities reportedly found that nearly 120 questions from the leaked material closely matched the actual examination paper, especially in Biology and Chemistry sections.

So far, around 15 individuals connected to the alleged leak network have reportedly been taken into custody. Investigators believe several people from different states may be linked to the operation, including medical students and suspected coordinators involved in the circulation process.

The incident also raised serious questions about the security systems used during national level examinations. Despite the NTA claiming to have implemented GPS tracking, AI based CCTV monitoring and advanced security measures at exam centres, the leak allegations exposed major concerns about the system’s effectiveness.

Officials indicated that stricter rules related to question paper handling, exam centre selection and monitoring procedures may be introduced in future examinations to prevent similar incidents from happening again.