National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam held on May 3 for over 22 lakh candidates following confirmed allegations of a paper leak. A re-examination will be conducted, with new dates to be notified separately, amid a CBI probe into the irregularities.The exam conducted on May 3, 2026, is scrapped due to integrity compromises, including a pre-circulated "guess paper" that matched significant portions of the actual paper. A new exam date will be announced soon by the NTA. The Government of India has referred the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Reports paper leaks originating from centers in Rajasthan State. Candidates will likely be issued revised admit cards for the re-examination. Aspirants should continue preparing, focus on revision, and wait for official notifications on the NTA website. This information is based on developments as of May 12, 2026.
