NEET UG 2026 Examination Canceled Due to Paper Leak Allegations

The NEET UG 2026 examination has been canceled due to serious allegations of a paper leak, leading to a directive for a CBI investigation. The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced this decision after reports surfaced following the exam held on May 3, 2026. The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) is also conducting an inquiry into the matter. A handwritten letter containing questions that matched the actual exam paper has raised significant concerns about the integrity of the examination process. Read on for more details about this unfolding situation.

By Ambika Singh May 12, 2026, 12:55 IST

NEET UG 2026 Canceled Amid Paper Leak Allegations

NEET UG 2026 Canceled Amid Paper Leak: Following serious allegations of a paper leak, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has decided to cancel the NEET UG 2026 examination. In response, the central government has instructed the CBI to conduct a thorough investigation into the matter. The NTA announced this decision via a post on social media, referencing a press release issued on May 10, 2026. The agency had already referred the case to the CBI on May 8, 2026, to ensure an independent inquiry. This decision was made with the approval of the Government of India.

It is important to note that the NEET UG 2026 exam was held on May 3, 2026, a Sunday. Following the exam, reports of a paper leak began to emerge from Rajasthan. In light of these allegations, the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) has initiated a comprehensive investigation.

In continuation of its press release dated 10 May 2026, the National Testing Agency wishes to inform candidates, parents, and members of the public of the following decisions taken in respect of NEET (UG) 2026. NTA had, on 8 May 2026, referred the matters then under consideration…

SOG Team Receives Handwritten Letter:

The SOG team reportedly received a handwritten suggestion letter containing several questions from the NEET exam. According to some reports, 120 of these questions matched those on the actual paper, with 90 from Biology and 30 from Chemistry. This paper leak incident has raised numerous questions regarding the examination process.