The Central government has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination, conducted on May 3, following allegations of a paper leak and examination irregularities affecting over 22 lakh students across India and abroad. The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the decision on Tuesday and said the exam will be re-conducted on dates to be notified later. The matter has been referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive inquiry, while Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi criticised the Narendra Modi government on social media, alleging that students’ dreams have been “crushed” due to corruption and negligence in the system.
