NEET-UG 2026 Cancelled: First-Ever Full Cancellation Over Paper Leak Allegations | Explained

Who Leaked NEET 2026 | NEET-UG 2026 has been cancelled by the National Testing Agency amid allegations of a paper leak and suspected malpractice — marking the first full cancellation of India’s largest medical entrance exam. In this detailed explainer, we break down what triggered the decision, what officials have said so far, and why the NTA claims even a single matching question compromises the exam’s integrity. We also revisit past NEET controversies, including the 2024 leak allegations and earlier incidents of malpractice in national-level exams. NDTV's Apurva Adhikari decodes it for you.