NEET-UG 2026 Exam Cancelled After Paper Leaks, Protests Erupt In Delhi

Amid nationwide outrage, student protests, and allegations of paper leaks and examination irregularities, the National Testing Agency (NTA) today cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced that the medical entrance test will be held again on fresh dates to be notified separately. Following the cancellation, the National Students' Union of India (NSUI) staged protests against the central government, demanding accountability and transparency in the examination process. The decision to scrap the exam was taken with the approval of the Government of India after inputs examined in coordination with central agencies and findings shared by law enforcement authorities.