Centre cancels NEET-UG 2026 after paper leak; re-exam to be conducted, CBI probe ordered
The Union government has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on 3 May 2026 following confirmed reports of a large-scale paper leak and irregularities. With the approval of the Ministry of Education, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced that the entire exam stands scrapped and will be re-conducted on fresh dates to be notified separately. Over 22 lakh candidates who appeared at more than 540 centres across 550+ cities in India and 14 cities abroad are affected by this decision. The Centre has also ordered a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe into the leak to identify the source, modus operandi, and the extent of the malpractice network. Political parties and student groups had been demanding either a full cancellation or a re-test in affected centres, arguing that the integrity of the examination was compromised. The government has stated that protecting the sanctity of national-level entrance examinations is its top priority and that strict action will be taken against culprits and complicit officials. The NTA is expected to release a revised schedule, detailed guidelines for the re-exam, and specific arrangements to ensure enhanced security measures.
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NEET-UG 2026, which has been cancelled due to a paper leak, was conducted on which date before being scrapped by the government?
Answer: (c) 3 May 2026
The correct answer is (c) 3 May 2026.