The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an official update regarding the ongoing NEET (UG) 2026 paper leak investigation and related examination concerns. Based on inputs from central agencies and law enforcement authorities, several major decisions have been announced to ensure transparency, fairness, and credibility of the national-level medical entrance exam system.
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NEET 2026 Latest NTA Notification
Updated at 1:05 PM, 12 May 2026
Updated at 12:55 PM, 12 May 2026
Yes, the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on 3 May 2026 has been officially cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) with the approval of the Government of India.
According to the official statement, the decision was taken after reviewing inputs from central agencies and investigative findings shared by law enforcement authorities. These reports indicated that the existing examination process could not be continued in its current form, leading to the cancellation of the exam to maintain fairness, transparency, and credibility.
The NEET (UG) 2026 exam conducted on 3 May 2026 was cancelled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) following serious concerns over the integrity and security of the examination process. Based on inputs from central agencies and law enforcement, the authorities found that the exam system could not be considered fully reliable, raising risks to fairness and transparency at a national level. To protect the interests of lakhs of students and maintain trust in the medical entrance system, the Government of India approved the cancellation. NTA also stated that the issues identified could not be fixed within the current cycle, making a re-examination necessary after corrective measures are implemented.
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