NEET UG 2026 Cancelled: NTA Orders Re-Exam After Alleged Paper Leak, CBI Inquiry Begins

NEET UG 2026 Examination Cancelled by NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on 3 May 2026 across India following serious allegations related to a possible paper leak and examination irregularities.

The announcement was made through an official notification released on 12 May 2026 after reports from multiple states, particularly Rajasthan, raised concerns about the integrity of the examination process.

NEET UG is India’s largest medical entrance examination for admission into MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and other medical courses. This year, nearly 22.79 lakh students registered for the examination, while more than 22.05 lakh candidates appeared for the test.

According to NTA, the decision was taken after reviewing investigation inputs shared by law enforcement agencies and central authorities.

Key Highlights of NEET UG 2026 Cancellation

• NEET UG 2026 conducted on 3 May 2026 has been officially cancelled.
• NTA will conduct a fresh NEET UG 2026 examination soon.
• Revised exam dates and admit card schedules will be announced separately.
• No fresh registration process will be required for existing candidates.
• Students will not have to pay any additional examination fee.
• Registration fees already paid by candidates will be refunded.
• Existing exam city and centre preferences will remain valid for the re-exam.
• The Government of India has handed over the investigation to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
• NTA has assured full cooperation with investigating agencies.
• The re-conducted examination will be organized using NTA’s own internal resources and expenses.

Rajasthan Paper Leak Allegations Trigger Investigation

After the examination concluded, reports regarding a suspected paper leak began circulating on social media and coaching networks. Rajasthan Special Operation Group (SOG) had already started investigating claims related to a “guess paper” that allegedly contained several questions matching the actual NEET UG 2026 question paper.

Sources claimed that hundreds of questions were circulated among certain student groups before the examination. Following preliminary findings and investigation inputs, NTA decided to cancel the examination in the interest of transparency, fairness, and maintaining trust in the national examination system.

The matter has now been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a detailed inquiry.

Official Updates Only: NTA Advises Students to Avoid Fake News

NTA has requested students and parents to rely only on official announcements available through official NEET and NTA portals along with verified social media handles.

Authorities have warned aspirants against misinformation, fake notices, and unverified updates circulating on Telegram groups, WhatsApp forwards, and other social media platforms.

Students are advised not to panic and wait for the official re-exam schedule announcement.

What Should NEET Aspirants Do Now?

The cancellation of NEET UG 2026 has created uncertainty and stress among lakhs of medical aspirants across the country. However, experts suggest that students should continue their preparation without losing consistency.

Since the revised examination date can be announced at any time, maintaining regular revision, mock tests, and practice sessions will be crucial for staying exam-ready.

Students should focus on:-

• Revising NCERT concepts regularly
• Continuing mock test practice
• Improving time management skills
• Avoiding distractions and misinformation
• Following only official exam updates

MyExams.Ai Supports NEET 2026 Aspirants

MyExams.Ai has announced continued support for NEET aspirants during this difficult phase. Students can continue their preparation through the extended NEET Test Series designed to help maintain exam momentum, confidence, and consistency ahead of the re-conducted NEET UG 2026 examination.

The platform stated that students who had already enrolled in NEET test series programs would continue receiving practice support and updated preparation resources for the upcoming examination cycle.

NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Date Expected Soon

Further official updates regarding:-

• NEET UG 2026 re-exam date
• Admit card release
• Exam city intimation slips
• Revised counselling timeline
• CBI investigation findings

are expected to be announced soon by NTA.

Students and parents are advised to stay updated through official communication channels only.