NEET Cancellation Sparks Massive Student Protest Across Delhi Amid Leak Allegations

The National Testing Agency cancelled NEET UG 2026 after a suspected paper leak. A re-conducted exam will be organised for the same admission cycle, with new dates and admit cards issued via official channels. A CBI-led inquiry is underway to investigate malpractice, while protests call for accountability and transparency.

The National Testing Agency cancels the NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on 3 May 2026, citing a suspected paper leak, and confirms that the medical entrance test will be conducted again on fresh dates, which the agency plans to declare through its official channels.

Following the cancellation, workers of the National Students Union of India stage a protest against the central government on Tuesday. Students hold placards, shout slogans and demand accountability. One placard states, "Doctor degree on sale." Visuals shared by ANI show police personnel warning protesters to disperse.

NEET (UG) 2026 cancellation and NSUI protest

The NTA explains that the choice to scrap the NEET (UG) 2026 exam aims to protect transparency and public confidence in national entrance tests. Officials stress that the retest will cover the same admission cycle, with details on the revised schedule released separately in the coming days.

According to the agency, a deeper inquiry into the alleged leak and related malpractice will be carried out by the Central Bureau of Investigation. The NTA says it will extend its "full cooperation to the Bureau and will provide all materials, records, and assistance the inquiry requires," indicating coordination with multiple investigating bodies.

NEET (UG) 2026 cancellation details and retest plans

In an official statement, the NTA notes that inputs were assessed with support from central and law enforcement agencies. It states: "On the basis of inputs subsequently examined by NTA in coordination with central agencies, and the investigative findings shared by the law enforcement agencies, the National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has decided to cancel the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on 3 May 2026, and to re-conduct the examination on dates that will be notified separately," the agency said.

The NTA further clarifies future steps for candidates. "The re-conducted examination dates, along with the re-issued admit-card schedule, will be communicated through the official channels of the Agency in the coming days," it adds. Students are therefore expected to rely on NTA notifications for updated timelines and fresh admit cards.

The sequence of key events around NEET (UG) 2026 is outlined below:

The protest by NSUI workers highlights concern among aspirants over fairness in NEET (UG) 2026, while the NTA focuses on a CBI-led probe and a fresh examination. Candidates now await the revised schedule, which the agency promises to share through its official communication channels.