The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 examination held on May 3, citing findings reviewed jointly by the agency and central authorities, along with investigative inputs shared by law enforcement agencies.
Following approval from the Government of India, NTA confirmed that the examination will now be re-conducted on dates to be announced separately. The agency stated that the decision was taken “to ensure transparency and uphold the integrity of the examination system.”
Candidates, parents, and other stakeholders have been advised to await further updates regarding the revised examination schedule.
In a post shared on ‘X’, NTA has informed registration data, candidature, and examination centres opted for in the May 2026 cycle will be carried forward to the re-conduct NEET. There will be no fresh registration, and no additional examination fee will be levied. “In addition, fees already paid, will be refunded to the students and the exam will be re-conducted using NTA’s internal resources.”
On Monday, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Kharge reacted on the alleged NEET UG paper leak criticizing the Union government. Gandhi posted on their ‘X’ handle that how “NEET 2026 has become an auction, with papers allegedly sold on WhatsApp before the test while 22 lakh students worked tirelessly all year.”
He further added: “The trust of 22 lakh children has been shattered. And no one poses a greater threat to the dreams of India’s youth than the Modi government.”
