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We take responsibility; process to hold NEET-UG re-exam to begin in 7-10 days: NTA DG Abhishek Singh

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam due to paper leak allegations. NTA Director General Abhishek Singh took responsibility, stating a re-examination schedule will be announced within seven to 10 days. No extra fees will be charged, and prior fees will be refunded.

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NEET (UG) 2026: CBI registers FIR into alleged paper leak

The CBI has registered an FIR concerning the alleged paper leak of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination held on May 3. The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the exam after allegations of malpractice surfaced, with the government referring the matter for a comprehensive inquiry. The NTA confirmed the cancellation and…

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Why was NEET 2026 exam cancelled? Full timeline of leak, 'guess paper' controversy, Rajasthan-Uttarakhand link & what we know so far

NEET 2026 exam cancelled: The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 has triggered a nationwide controversy after investigators uncovered alleged large-scale circulation of a “guess paper” that reportedly overlapped significantly with the actual May 3 examination. Following inputs from multiple states, especially Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, and findings shared by law enforcement agencies,…

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Why NEET UG 2026 has been cancelled

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday, May 12 announced the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination held on May 3, following allegations of a question paper leak. The exam will be reconducted on a later date, the agency said in a press release.

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NSUI protests after NTA cancels NEET-UG 2026 over paper leak

Students protested outside Shastri Bhawan over the NEET-UG paper leak. The National Testing Agency cancelled the exam. This decision confirms widespread irregularities. The NSUI hailed it as a victory for student power. They demanded the Education Minister's resignation and a ban on the NTA.

The Economic Times

NEET Exam cancelled: Rahul Gandhi says Modi's 'Amrit Kaal is now Vish Kaal for the country'

The NEET UG 2026 exam, attended by over 22 lakh students, has been cancelled by the Central government due to paper leak allegations. The National Testing Agency announced the re-examination, with dates to be confirmed. The CBI will investigate the irregularities. Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi criticized the government, citing corruption…

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NTA cancels NEET UG 2026: From CUET 2025 glitches to medical exam row, list of disruptions in last few years

India's examination system is facing significant disruptions. Multiple national-level exams, including NEET UG and BPSC tests, have been cancelled due to paper leaks and cheating allegations. Other exams like those by DSSSB and UPSC have been postponed. Technical issues and administrative problems have also led to cancellations and re-examinations for…

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NEET-UG cancelled due to paper leak: How a PG in Rajasthan created a mess for 22 lakh medical students

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam, conducted on May 3, due to alleged paper leaks. The CBI will investigate the matter, with preliminary findings suggesting a question set circulated 15 days to a month prior. The NTA stated the decision was made to uphold…

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NEET-UG 2026 cancelled amid integrity concerns; Centre orders CBI probe

The NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance exam has been cancelled by the National Testing Agency. This decision follows concerns over the examination's integrity. The exam will be held again on new dates. The Central Bureau of Investigation is probing the alleged irregularities. Candidates will not need to reapply, and existing details…

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India announces dates for JEE 2026 in Gulf countries: Dubai to Kuwait and Bahrain, check key locations and relief for expats

The National Testing Agency (NTA) in India recently shared an important update for Indian expat students across the Gulf regions. Candidates who have registered to attend the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2026 in Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain centres can now access more verified information about the exam.

The Times of India

NTA makes big changes in NEET UG 2025 Exam

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has made big changes to the (NEET) UG 2025 exams. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NTA restructuring begins; only entrance exams will happen

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will exclusively conduct entrance exams for higher education institutions from 2025 and not recruitment exams. Read further on Dynamite News:

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DU and JNU to start UG admissions in next 3 days as CUET results are out

Admission into the two central universities has been postponed due to delays in the release of results by NTA. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NTA releases revised NEET results after physics question reassessment

The National Testing Agency has released the revised NEET-UG results and final answer key, after revising the assessment for a physics question that had two answers.

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NEET-UG results data: 2,317 candidates got over 700 marks, most from 15 centres in Rajasthan

Out of the 24 lakh candidates who appeared for the NEET-UG exam, 2,317 scored above 700 marks, with 482 or 20 percent of these candidates from Rajasthan alone, shows the analysis of the full centre-wise data of the NEET-UG results published by the National Testing Agency on its website.

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SC asks NTA to publish centre-wise NEET results

The Supreme Court has directed the National Testing Agency to publish city- and centre-wise results of the NEET-UG exam by Saturday noon while masking the identity of the students.

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Seats quota, banquet halls, buses and answers: How to leak a paper in Bihar

Sitting outside his house in a village in Pawapuri area of Bihar’s Nalanda district, a 68-year-old man was made a strange offer by an acquaintance on a February evening.

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Years before NEET row, NTA contracted 2 exam firms with murky record

Imagine spending years preparing for a job exam, only to discover that the process was flawed from the start. India has seen many such cases over the years, including those where assessment agencies were granted exam contracts despite their murky record.

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NEET fiasco and centralised exams: Was the NTA designed to fail?

The one-size-fits-all approach taken by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Union government in setting up the National Testing Agency (NTA) in 2017 has turned into a nightmare for thousands of students. The agency’s inefficacy was exposed in a blizzard of question paper leak allegations in the run-up to the National Eligibility…

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Pedagogy, jobs, reform: The many reasons why UGC-NET is a study in failure

The University Grants Commission-administered and the National Testing Agency-conducted National Eligibility Test was cancelled just a little after the NTA-coordinated National Eligibility cum Entrance Test’s last-minute annulment – after it was revealed that question papers were leaked and both examinations compromised.

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CBI arrests two from Bihar's Patna in alleged irregularities in NEET-UG exam

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Thursday arrested two persons from Bihar's Patna in connection with the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NEET row: NTA's response on time limit to raise the grievances pertaining to OMR sheets

The Supreme Court on Thursday sought a response from the National Testing Agency (NTA) on the petition that claimed "inconsistent" calculation of marks on the OMR sheets used for the NEET-UG 2024 exam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NEET Exam Row: Patna court sends accused Baldev Kumar, Mukesh Kumar to CBI remand

The Special CBI Court in Patna has sent two accused in the NEET question paper leak case to be placed on CBI remand following a request from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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NTA Fiasco: An Opportunity For Introspection And Reflection

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has completely failed to conduct the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams, efficiently and smoothly. Read further on Dynamite News Blog:

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"Re-NEET, special status for Bihar," says Purnea MP Pappu Yadav during oath ceremony

Independent MP from Bihar's Purnea, Pappu Yadav wore a t-shirt with the words 'Re-NEET.' Read further on Dynamite News:

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