NEET UG Cancelled 2026 LIVE: NTA announces re-test for all candidates; CBI takes custody of paper leak accused

NTA has clarified that students will not have to submit fresh applications for the re-conducted NEET UG 2026 examination. Existing registration details and exam city choices will remain valid for all candidates.

Students should note:

• No additional exam fee will be charged
• Earlier fees will be refunded
• Fresh admit cards will be issued later
• Revised schedule will be announced online

The NEET UG 2026 controversy has now turned into a national investigation after the CBI formally stepped in. Authorities are reportedly examining Telegram groups, coaching links, digital records, and financial transactions connected to the alleged paper leak network.

Key developments:

• CBI has taken custody of accused individuals
• Rajasthan SOG shared investigation inputs with central agencies
• Over 100 questions reportedly matched circulated material
• Re-exam dates expected soon from NTA

In a PTI report, DMK president M K Stalin expressed his view point on the NEET UG 2026 Exam Cancellation and said: "It has affected lakhs of medical aspirants and the qualifying exam is a scam. NEET was playing with the lives of students and people, besides the future of medical infrastructure of the states." 

The NTA has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam, which was held on May 3. Over 22 lakh MBBS aspirants are now in a state of confusion and skeptical about the sanctity of the national medical entrance test.

Here is the full story: 'Three Attempts, Two Leaks': NEET aspirants open up on repeated uncertainty

An MBBS aspirant expressed her views on the NEET UG 2026 Exam cancellation due to allegations of paper leak, and said: "My exam was very good... We are feeling very bad that it was leaked... We studied for 15 hours. The security should be increased... NEET should be held digitally... If re NEET happens, the paper will be more difficult," ANI reported.

The NTA, which held the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3 in a single shift, has announced that the MBBS and BDS college entrance tests stand cancelled for nearly 22.79 lakh students.

The announcement was made due to the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak, investigated by the Rajasthan SOG.

NTA will announce the Re-NEET exam dates on the official website. Since the NEET exam cancellation decision was announced on May 12, officials may take a few days to release the new dates.

The Government of India (GOI) has asked the CBI to investigate the alleged NEET 2026 paper leak. NTA will conduct the NEET UG 2026 exam again after the investigation process moves forward.

According to the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG), a message containing a "guess paper" was circulated on Telegram channels days before the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3. The guess paper contained nearly 410 questions, 120 of which matched the actual exam paper. These papers were reportedly sold for up to Rs 2 lakh. 

There is no change in the NEET exam syllabus. Students should continue their preparation and practice previous years’ NEET UG question papers for revision.

NEET UG Exam Cancelled 2026: The CBI has taken custody of the accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. 

In a PTI report, Khan Sir said: "This is nothing short of playing games with the lives of lakhs of students. Their confidence is being shattered, and the most unfortunate part of this whole situation is that just two years ago, in 2024, the exact same incidents occurred. A CBI inquiry was conducted, yet it yielded absolutely no results. The most astonishing thing is that no government agency detected or reported this paper leak; rather, it was the students themselves who were the first to alert the government to the situation."

The NTA has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam, which was held on May 3. Over 22 lakh MBBS aspirants are now in a state of confusion and skeptical about the sanctity of the national medical entrance test.

Here is the full story: 'Three Attempts, Two Leaks': NEET aspirants open up on repeated uncertainty

Commenting on the NEET UG 2026 paper leak and exam cancellation issue, Indian Medical Association (IMA) President Anil Nayak said that the National Testing Agency (NTA) should be replaced by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and that CBSE should conduct the NEET examination, PTI reported.

NEET UG 2026 aspirant Shreya Jaiswal told PTI: "Students spend years preparing for the medical entrance examination and its cancellation at the last moment was "deeply unfair". "I worked hard for two years for this exam and now it feels like all our efforts have gone in vain."

Another aspirant, Aakriti Rai, said students and parents were left devastated after hearing the news. "For exams like NEET, even a single day matters. Parents invest hopes, money and emotions into our preparation. Now it feels everything has been wasted," she told PTI Videos.

Condemning the NEET UG 2026 exam cancellation due to MBBS paper leak, the FAIMA said that the NEET UG 2026 paper leak is a "complete systemic failure."

Meanwhile, HRDA, Telangana has also issued a statement against the NEET UG 2026 paper leak, demanding quick arrest and imposition of IT act against coaching centres.

"Based on a written complaint received from Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India, CBI has registered a FIR regarding the alleged irregularities and paper leak in the conduct of NEET-UG 2026 Exam for offences of criminal conspiracy, cheating, criminal breach of trust, theft and destruction of evidence under BNS, offences under Prevention of Corruption Act and offences under the Public Examination Prevention of Unfair Means Act 2024," ANI reported.

According to a report by ETV Bharat, a final year BMC student has been detained in connection with the NEET UG 2026 paper leaks. The NTA has cancelled the MBBS, BDS entrance exam for more than 22.79 lakh candidates

While talking about imposters and taking responsibility, NTA DG Abhishek Singh said, "Be it someone inside or outside, whoever it is, we urge the CBI to arrest them and punish them so that this issue can be cured at the root. 

"Paper leaks should end with immediate effect. It is not good for anyone. We take this responsibility because what happened is wrong, and we are cancelling the exam. We will conduct the exam again with assurance," he further added.

On NET-UG paper leak, NTA DG Abhishek Singh said, "re-examination date will be announced in next 7-10 days so that academic calender of admission schedule is not hampered."

The NTA, which held the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3 in a single shift, has announced that the MBBS and BDS college entrance tests stand cancelled for nearly 22.79 lakh students.

The announcement was made due to the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak, investigated by the Rajasthan SOG.

The NTA has stated that candidates do not need to submit fresh applications for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. All registration information, candidature details, and exam city preferences submitted during the May 2026 registration cycle will continue to remain applicable for the re-conducted test.

Minister of Education of India Dharmendra Pradhan refused to take any questions on the NEET UG exam cancellation.

The NTA has clarified that candidates will not be required to pay any additional charges for the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. The examination fee already submitted during registration will be refunded to students. The agency also stated that the re-exam will be organised entirely using the National Testing Agency’s own infrastructure and resources.

The Government of India (GOI) has asked the CBI to investigate the alleged NEET 2026 paper leak. NTA will conduct the NEET UG 2026 exam again after the investigation process moves forward.

NTA will announce the Re-NEET exam dates on the official website. Since the NEET exam cancellation decision was announced on May 12, officials may take a few days to release the new dates.

No, NTA has said in its official notice that the same registration details, candidature, and exam centre choices submitted for the May 2026 NEET exam will be used for the re-exam. The application fee already paid by students will also be refunded.

There is no change in the NEET exam syllabus. Students should continue their preparation and practice previous years’ NEET UG question papers for revision.

NTA will announce the Re-NEET exam date on its official website, neet.nta.nic.in. Students should regularly check the website for updates.

Former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot has said that the cancellation of NEET 2026 points to large-scale irregularities in the exam. According to PTI, Gehlot accused the BJP government in Rajasthan of trying to suppress the matter for two weeks and “playing with the future of youth.”

He said the decision to cancel the NEET UG exam and hand over the probe to the CBI was necessary, but alleged that earlier information related to the paper leak was not acted upon properly. Rajasthan Police SOG ADG Vishal Bansal said the probe is looking into a “guess paper” allegedly circulated before the exam, which may have contained questions similar to those asked in the test.

Amid paper leak allegations, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced that the NEET 2026 exam will be held again. However, the new date has not been decided yet. NEET aspirants have expressed anger on social media, calling the decision “unfair” and saying it is “mental harassment” for students who appeared for the NEET 2026 exam.

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Divya Keshri, a 20-year-old NEET aspirant from Patna, said she did not expect the NEET-UG 2026 exam to be cancelled despite hearing rumours of a paper leak. According to Careers360, she said, “I attempted NEET in 2024 too… the exam was not cancelled. Even in 2025, it was not called off.”

She also said she had performed well in the May 3 exam but is now unsure about the re-exam. Quoting her, Careers360 reported, “NTA kept sending notices… saying the exam would be conducted smoothly… but then ended up cancelling it. I was tension-free, and now I have to start revising again.”

Syed Naseer Hussain, M P, has said that the cancellation of NEET UG 2026 after paper leak allegations shows a failure of the NTA. According to Syed Naseer Hussain, more than 22 lakh students had registered for the exam, and the decision has caused stress for students and families who had prepared for months. He said repeated problems in national exams have reduced public trust. He also urged the government to ensure fair and transparent exams in the future.

NTA announced that the NEET UG 2026 re-exam date will be announced soon on its official NTA website. The revised NEET UG admit card date will also be announced.

Keshav Agrawal, President educators Federation, has said that cancelling NEET 2026 and conducting a re-exam was the right decision to protect the future of nearly 24 lakh students. According to a report, he said the step was necessary to maintain the NEET exam’s fairness and integrity. He also said the CBI should take strict action against those responsible for the alleged wrongdoing.

Members of the All India OBC Students Association (AIOBCSA) have demanded the removal of the NTA Director General, calling for urgent reforms in the examination system. In a post on X, AIOBCSA said, “The NTA Director General must be removed! The Government of India must take moral responsibility and initiate reforms.

According to AIOBCSA, repeated paper leak incidents are continuing and are severely impacting students’ lives and futures. The organisation has also urged the government to take immediate corrective action and ensure transparency in future examinations.

Members of the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) held a protest in Delhi against the Central Government after the NEET UG 2026 exam was cancelled, according to ANI in a post on X. As per the report shared by ANI, protesters raised slogans demanding accountability from the authorities and calling for a fair re-conduct of the examination. They also urged a proper investigation into the alleged lapses in the exam process.

The NEET UG 2026 exam was cancelled amid allegations of a paper leak and other irregularities in its conduct, even though it was held earlier this month.

No, the NTA further clarified that candidates will not have to register again for the NEET UG 2026 re-exam. The registration details, candidature, and exam centres chosen during the May 2026 cycle will remain valid for the re-conducted examination.

NTA announced that the NEET UG 2026 exam will now be re-conducted on fresh dates, which will be notified separately through their official website. The NEET UG revised admit card date will also be announced soon.

As of the latest official update, the NEET UG 2026 exam has been cancelled by the NTA due to allegations of irregularities and a reported paper leak. The authorities have also announced that a NEET UG 2026 re-exam will be conducted on fresh dates, which will be shared soon through official channels. Candidates do not need to re-register, and further updates, such as revised admit cards, will be issued later.

Following the release of the provisional answer key and reports of alleged irregularities, NEET UG 2026 has become one of the most searched topics online. Aspirants are currently tracking:

• NEET 2026 result date
• OMR response sheet release
• NEET paper leak updates
• Re-exam rumours
• Expected government MBBS cutoff
• AIIMS Delhi closing ranks
• Counselling schedules
• Final answer key release date

Despite the intense speculation online, officials have not announced any re-NEET decision so far.

As lakhs of students calculate their expected NEET scores using the provisional answer key, experts say many aspirants are making avoidable mistakes that can lead to incorrect rank predictions. Some common errors include:

• Using the wrong paper code
• Ignoring negative marking rules
• Comparing unofficial answer keys
• Misreading OMR responses
• Counting multiple responses incorrectly
• Estimating ranks before final answer key release

Students are advised to wait for official OMR sheets and the final answer key before reaching conclusions regarding colleges or cutoffs.

Amid growing allegations surrounding the alleged NEET 2026 paper leak, the National Testing Agency has defended the conduct of the medical entrance examination, stating that the test was organised under strict monitoring and security arrangements across India and abroad. The agency said suspicious inputs received after the examination were immediately forwarded to central agencies for verification. NTA also confirmed that it is cooperating fully with investigators by sharing technical and exam-related data linked to the probe.

With the provisional answer key now available, students have started calculating their probable NEET UG 2026 scores and comparing them with previous years’ admission trends. Based on current expectations:

• 700+ marks may help secure AIIMS and top central institutes
• 650+ scores could offer strong government MBBS chances
• 600+ marks may remain competitive under state quota
• 500–600 range could open opportunities in deemed and private colleges
• Below 500 may push students toward BDS, AYUSH or private institutions

Experts warn that final cutoffs may vary depending on difficulty level and competition.

While students continue waiting for the NEET 2026 result and final answer key, admission experts suggest candidates should begin organising important counselling documents early. Candidates are advised to keep the following ready:

• NEET UG 2026 admit card
• Application confirmation page
• Class 10 certificate
• Class 12 marksheet and passing certificate
• Aadhaar card or valid ID proof
• Passport-size photographs
• Category or EWS certificate (if applicable)
• PwD certificate (if required)

With the NEET 2026 answer key already released, attention is now shifting toward the NEET result announcement amid the ongoing controversy over alleged paper leak claims. Students across India are repeatedly searching for updates regarding the NEET UG 2026 result, OMR response sheet release, challenge window and possible investigation outcomes. Despite the speculation, NTA has clarified that the examination process followed all security protocols and no official decision regarding re-NEET has been taken. The final answer key is expected after objections are reviewed.

After the release of the NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key, several important stages still remain before the final result is announced. Students should keep track of the following steps carefully:

• Release of scanned OMR response sheets
• Activation of answer key challenge window
• Submission of objections by candidates
• Expert review of disputed questions
• Publication of NEET final answer key
• Declaration of NEET 2026 result
• MCC and state counselling schedules

NTA is expected to announce the challenge window details shortly on neet.nta.nic.in.

The ongoing investigation into the alleged NEET UG 2026 paper leak is reportedly focusing on multiple digital and offline links connected to the circulation of question material before the examination. According to media reports, investigators are examining several aspects, including:

• Telegram and WhatsApp groups allegedly sharing question banks
• Coaching institute test series linked to circulated papers
• Financial transactions connected to suspects
• Videos and PDFs shared before the NEET exam
• Similarities between leaked material and actual NEET 2026 paper
• Communication records linked to organised cheating networks

Officials, however, have not yet confirmed whether the circulated material was an actual leak or merely predictive coaching content.

As the alleged NEET paper leak row dominates discussions online, many medical aspirants remain confused about what the investigation actually means for NEET UG 2026. Officials have not confirmed any leak so far, but Rajasthan SOG is reportedly examining question papers, coaching material, Telegram groups and financial transactions linked to suspected irregularities. At the same time, NTA has already released the provisional answer key and is expected to upload response sheets soon. Experts have advised students to avoid panic and continue preparing for counselling and admission processes unless any official announcement regarding re-examination is made.

Nearly 22.79 lakh NEET UG 2026 aspirants are awaiting the release of the response sheet and objection window even as the alleged NEET 2026 paper leak controversy deepens. Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group (RSOG) has intensified its investigation into claims that biology and chemistry questions circulated before the exam matched portions of the actual NEET paper. Meanwhile, NTA has maintained that the NEET exam 2026 was conducted under “full security protocol” and said all suspicious inputs have been forwarded for verification. Students are now closely tracking the NEET result date, final answer key, and whether the ongoing probe could impact counselling timelines.

Check the NEET Cut off 2026 for the MBBS government college below:

The NEET provisional answer key has been released. The NEET 2026 question paper pdf can be downloaded through the educational sites.

According to the previous years' patterns, the NEET UG 2027 exam is tentatively expected to be conducted on May 2 or May 3, 2027 (Sunday).

As per the latest exam pattern 2026, the NEET UG exam consists of 180 compulsory Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), with a total of 720 marks.

Yes, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has published the NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key. Students can now view and calculate their marks using the provisional key.

According to the NIRF Ranking 2025, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is consistently ranked as the No. 1 MBBS college in India.

Students can view and download the NEET provisional answer key from the official website neet.nta.ac.in. The answer key is available online for all candidates who appeared for the NEET UG exam 2026.

A score of 470 in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 is considered moderate to average.

A rank of 60,000 in NEET is usually considered moderate to low, which makes it challenging to secure an MBBS seat in top government colleges.

No, the authority has released the provisional answer key only. Students can challenge the answer key, and after review, the NEET final answer key is published.

The NEET final answer key will be published after the objection process is completed and all challenges are reviewed by NTA.

Yes, students can get an MBBS seat with an 80,000 NEET rank, but it may be through private medical colleges, deemed universities, or management quota seats.

Mainly, the best course depends on candidates' rank, interests, and career goals. Other than the MBBS course, students can take admission to courses such as BDS (Dental), BAMS (Ayurveda), and BPT (Physiotherapy).

The NEET UG OMR sheet highlights the answers marked by the candidate in the NEET exam, which helps aspirants to compare them with the official answer key.

Yes, candidates are required to pay a non-refundable fee for each question they challenge in the NEET provisional answer key. The NTA will soon release the NEET answer key challenge schedule and fee payment details.

No, the authority has not released the NEET 2026 result. The National Testing Agency will announce the NEET UG 2026 exam results soon on the official website. 

Students can compare their answers on the OMR sheet with the official answer key to calculate their NEET UG 2026 score. They will be provided 4 marks for every correct answer, and 1 mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Unanswered questions get 0 marks. The total maximum score is 720, based on 180 questions.

With the release of the provisional answer key, candidates are now searching for updates on “neet 2026 ka result kab aaega”. While NTA has not officially announced the result date yet, the NEET UG 2026 result is expected after the completion of the answer key objection process and review of challenges submitted by students.

Over 22.79 lakh candidates appeared for the medical entrance examination this year for admissions to MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical programmes across India.

The alleged NEET exam malpractice 2026 controversy has intensified after Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group began investigating reports that several questions circulating before the exam matched the actual NEET 2026 paper. According to media reports, investigators found more than 400 questions being shared before the exam, with over 100 biology and chemistry questions reportedly showing similarities with the final paper.

Meanwhile, NTA has maintained that the NEET exam 2026 was conducted under “full security protocol” and said suspicious inputs were forwarded to central agencies for verification.

NEET is a medical entrance test for MBBS, BDS and AYUSH admissions, conducted in India. The NEET term represents National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET).

Nearly 22.79 lakh students appeared for NEET UG 2026, held on May 3 in two shifts. The NTA has issued the NEET UG 2026 answer key, and will soon publish the response sheet. The NTA will also open the objection window for MBBS aspirants to challenge the NEET UG 2026 provisional answer key.

The NEET UG 2026 exam is a national-level medical entrance exam, held for admission to MBBS and BDS programmes at various government and private medical institutions across the nations, including AIIMS, and JIPMER.

No, the NEET UG 2026 result is not declared yet. The NTA will publish the NEET UG 2026 scorecard in the month of June. 

The NEET (UG) 2026 exam consisted of 180 compulsory questions, 45 queries in Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Bootany), and Biology (Zoology) each.

The Rajasthan SOG has flagged 100 biology and chemistry question papers similar to the NEET UG 2026 original question paper, alleging a major scam in the medical examination. Moreover, they have also reported about a coaching centre in Maharashtra's Latur district sharing videos and test papers similar to NEET question papers before the MBBS exam.

According to a TOI report, the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) has identified 100 Chemistry and Biology question papers similar to the original NEET UG paper 2026. 

The NTA has already issued the NEET UG 2026 answer key on its official website at neet.nta.nic.in. Over 22 lakh MBBS , BDS aspirants awaiting NEET UG response sheet and objection window. 

The NTA will issue the NEET UG 2026 response sheet soon on its official website at neet.nta.nic.in. The testing agency has already published the NEET UG 2026 answer key for around 22.79 lakh MBBS aspirants.

However, a controversy has engulfed the medical entrance test regarding its question papers. Following which the Rajasthan Special Operations Groups (SOG) has started investigation on the alleged paper leak. 

Searches related to “neet 2026 irregularities allegations” and “neet paper leak news today” have surged online as candidates seek updates on the ongoing investigation.

Many aspirants are now waiting for:

• Official probe findings
• OMR sheet release date 2026
• Final answer key
• NEET UG 2026 result announcement
• Clarification regarding re-exam rumours

NTA has not confirmed any paper leak so far.

The NEET UG 2026 cycle moved rapidly from answer key release to controversy after allegations of a possible paper leak surfaced days after the exam. While students are currently waiting for OMR sheets and the answer key challenge process, the investigation into alleged irregularities has now become one of the biggest talking points surrounding NEET 2026.

Investigators probing the alleged NEET 2026 paper leak are reportedly examining:

• Circulated question banks shared before the exam
• Videos linked to coaching institutes
• Telegram and WhatsApp groups
• Financial transactions connected to suspects
• Similarities between leaked content and actual paper

Officials are yet to confirm whether the circulated material was an actual leak or part of a predictive test series.

Amid the ongoing NEET paper leak claims, the National Testing Agency issued an official statement saying the examination was conducted under “full security protocol” across all centres in India and abroad.

The agency also said suspicious inputs received after the exam were forwarded to central agencies for verification. According to NTA, technical and exam-related data is being shared with investigators as part of the ongoing probe.

The alleged NEET leak controversy has triggered widespread concern among lakhs of candidates who appeared for the country’s biggest undergraduate medical entrance examination. Social media platforms have been flooded with discussions over the authenticity of the circulated question papers and whether a re-exam could be considered.

Despite growing speculation, officials have not announced any decision regarding re-NEET 2026.

The NEET paper leak 2026 row has intensified after multiple reports claimed that several biology and chemistry questions circulating before the examination closely matched the actual NEET UG paper. Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group has reportedly expanded its inquiry across multiple cities while examining links to an alleged organised malpractice network.

The NTA, however, has stated that the NEET exam was conducted under strict monitoring and security arrangements.

The alleged NEET exam malpractice 2026 controversy has intensified after Rajasthan’s Special Operations Group began investigating reports that several questions circulating before the exam matched the actual NEET 2026 paper. According to media reports, investigators found more than 400 questions being shared before the exam, with over 100 biology and chemistry questions reportedly showing similarities with the final paper.

Meanwhile, NTA has maintained that the NEET exam 2026 was conducted under “full security protocol” and said suspicious inputs were forwarded to central agencies for verification.

With the release of the provisional answer key, candidates are now searching for updates on “neet 2026 ka result kab aaega”. While NTA has not officially announced the result date yet, the NEET UG 2026 result is expected after the completion of the answer key objection process and review of challenges submitted by students.

Over 22.79 lakh candidates appeared for the medical entrance examination this year for admissions to MBBS, BDS and other undergraduate medical programmes across India.

Questions like “was NEET 2026 paper leaked” and “neet paper leak news” continue trending online after reports of alleged irregularities surfaced following the examination.

A report claimed that videos and test-series material resembling the neet 2026 paper were circulated before the exam in parts of Rajasthan and Maharashtra. Despite the growing controversy, the NTA press release NEET 2026 stated that the examination process was completed smoothly across centres and that the agency is fully cooperating with investigators.

The testing body has not confirmed any paper leak so far.