NEET UG 2026 Exam Cancelled Live Updates: NEET exam has been cancelled amid the paper leak controversy. The CBI will now investigate the case after the NTA issued an official notice, triggering concern among students nationwide. Stay tuned for live updates on the NEET exam cancellation, the CBI probe into the paper leak case, the latest announcements from NTA, student reactions, court developments, and government action.
Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refused to take any questions from the media on the issue of NEET UG exam, which has been cancelled following allegations of paper leak and examination irregularities.
#WATCH | Delhi: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan refuses to take any questions from the media on the issue of NEET UG exam, which has been cancelled following allegations of paper leak and examination irregularities pic.twitter.com/DrNevVuRKn
— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2026
Raising pertinent questions, Tejashwi Yadav asked whether the government lacks even the basic administrative capacity, political will, and competence required to conduct a standard examination without a paper leak. Taking a jibe, he remarked that this might perhaps be part of a politics of "coincidence and experimentation", a strategy wherein the public remains in distress while those in power continue to reap the benefits.
Investigating agencies have now raised suspicions regarding a massive racket, spanning from Maharashtra to Haryana, involved in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case. A crucial revelation emerging from the investigation is that the first copy of the leaked question paper reportedly surfaced in Nashik. According to the information gathered, Manish, who was arrested in Jaipur, is alleged to be the mastermind behind this paper leak scandal. The investigation has revealed that Manish had obtained information regarding the probable questions even before the question papers were printed.
Commenting on the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination, Praneet Mungali, Trustee of Pune’s Sanskriti Group of Schools and an education expert, stated, “This decision has created significant uncertainty among students who have spent years preparing for this examination. Institutions must establish effective communication mechanisms while upholding fairness and transparency in the examination process. The delays and confusion surrounding the examination have placed additional mental strain on students and their families. This constitutes a critical academic phase in the lives of students; therefore, it is the responsibility of educational institutions to sustain their trust through robust administration, sensitivity, and unwavering support.”
Following the cancellation of the NEET exam, many students have taken to the streets, asking: "What happens to us now? Will the NTA conduct the exam in June?" Another high-stakes examination, CUET, is already underway, raising the possibility of a scheduling clash for candidates appearing for both tests.
Following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam, a NEET aspirant remarked, "Now that the exam has been cancelled, there is nothing we can do about it. We are disappointed... The NTA should change the mode of the examination... We will have to travel all over again."
#WATCH | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh: On NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled due to allegations of paper leak, a NEET aspirant says, "We cannot do anything about it now that it has been suspended. We are disappointed... The NTA should change the medium of the exam... We will have to travel… pic.twitter.com/IzWdJ6mmr1
— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2026
Amidst the controversy surrounding paper leaks and exam cancellations, Rahul Gandhi, leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha and a senior Congress leader, has launched a direct attack on the government. In a social media post, he stated, "The NEET 2026 examination has been cancelled. The hard work, sacrifices, and dreams of over 2.2 million students have been crushed by this corrupt BJP-led system."
NEET 2026 की परीक्षा रद्द हो गयी।
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) May 12, 2026
22 लाख से ज़्यादा छात्रों की मेहनत, त्याग और सपनों को इस भ्रष्ट भाजपाई व्यवस्था ने कुचल दिया।
किसी पिता ने कर्ज़ लिया,
किसी माँ ने गहने बेचे,
लाखों बच्चों ने रात-रात भर जागकर पढ़ाई की,
और बदले में मिला, पेपर लीक, सरकारी लापरवाही और शिक्षा में…
In connection with the NEET paper leak case, the Nashik Crime Branch has detained an individual based on information received from the Rajasthan Police. This action was carried out within the jurisdiction of the Indiranagar Police Station of the Nashik City Police. The Rajasthan Police claim that the NEET question paper traveled from Nashik to Rajasthan via Haryana. However, no official statement regarding this matter has been issued by the Nashik Police so far.
Following the cancellation of the NEET examination, former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has issued a statement. He has alleged that irregularities occurred on a massive scale during the NEET exam. He stated, "The cancellation of the NEET (UG) entrance examination indicates that irregularities took place on a large scale regarding this paper. The BJP government in Rajasthan deliberately attempted to cover this up for two weeks, thereby playing with the future of the youth. The National Testing Agency (NTA) has taken a bold decision in the interest of the youth by cancelling the examination and handing over the investigation to the CBI."
According to investigative agencies probing the NEET paper leak case, the question paper was first transported from Nashik to Haryana. Subsequently, it was moved from Haryana to Jaipur, then from Jaipur to Jamwaramgarh, and finally from there to Sikar. It is alleged that from Sikar, the paper was distributed to several states, including Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. Investigative agencies are currently scrutinizing the entire network and examining the roles of the individuals involved.
Following the cancellation of the NEET UG examination by the NTA, the Indian National Congress has criticized the government. In a social media post, the Congress stated, "The NEET paper has been leaked." The examination has been cancelled. The hard work of approximately 2.2 million students has gone in vain." The party further alleged, "Paper leaks and irregularities in examinations have become the hallmark of the BJP government."
Following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination amidst allegations of a paper leak, AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal stated, "This is not the first time that the NEET exam paper has been leaked. This has happened four times already. This simply implies that collusion and political patronage are involved. What exactly is happening in this country? How can those who cannot properly conduct even a single examination run a government? This is a clear-cut case of collusion. My sympathies lie with the examinees. I want to tell them that this government only understands the language of 'protest,' and Kejriwal will stand by them."
A major revelation has emerged in the NEET paper leak case that surfaced in Rajasthan. According to investigative agencies, Manish Yadav and Avinash Lamba were running the gang accused of leaking the NEET 'guess paper.' In connection with this case, the Rajasthan SOG has so far taken over 45 individuals into custody. The agencies are also investigating the entire network and its links to other states.
Reacting to the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 examination, Congress leader Sachin Pilot expressed concern over the recurring controversies surrounding these exams. He stated, "It would be understandable if this happened once, but this has already occurred two or three times." Pilot further added, "Public trust in the CBI is gradually eroding. If something is taking place under your supervision, the NTA ought to handle it properly. Young students toil hard for months, and when such irregularities surface at the very last moment, it has an adverse impact on their future."
The NEET UG 2026 examination unraveled within a mere nine days and was subsequently cancelled following a nationwide uproar sparked by a "guess paper" controversy. The exam, held on May 3, appeared to proceed smoothly at the outset; however, by May 7, complaints regarding similarities in the questions began to surface.
The matter escalated to central agencies, and the Rajasthan Police initiated an investigation into more than 100 identical questions. As arrests mounted and political pressure intensified, the NTA cancelled the examination on May 12 and announced that a re-examination would be conducted.
NEET का पेपर लीक हो गया - परीक्षा रद्द हो गई।
— Congress (@INCIndia) May 12, 2026
इस परीक्षा के रद्द होने से करीब 22 लाख छात्रों की कड़ी मेहनत, उनके परिवार का पैसा... सब पानी में चला गया।
ये पहली बार नहीं है- मोदी सरकार में 10 साल के अंदर 89 से ज्यादा पेपर लीक हो चुके हैं।
पेपर लीक और परीक्षा में धांधली BJP…
NSUI activists have demanded a ban on the National Testing Agency (NTA) and a probe conducted under the supervision of the Supreme Court. NSUI National President Vinod Jakhar stated, "We have no faith in the government. Dharmendra Pradhan (Union Education Minister) must take responsibility for this failure and tender his resignation."
#WATCH | Delhi: Vinod Jakhar, National President of NSUI, says, "Students from every corner of the nation are out on the streets. NEET aspirants are out on the streets. Where is the government? Today, the future of those who prepared for the NEET examination with utmost diligence… https://t.co/z3BPujUvsi pic.twitter.com/CnxjYyz3kv
— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2026
It is alleged that fraudsters leaked the NEET question paper under the pretext of providing 'guess papers.'The 150-page guess paper contained a total of 410 questions, and between 120 and 150 of these questions appeared verbatim in the NEET UG 2026 examination.
In an official statement, the NTA has announced that the matter regarding the NEET paper leak on May 8 was referred to investigative agencies. In light of the facts that emerged during the investigation and following government approval the NTA has cancelled the NEET examination. Consequently, 2.2 million students will now retake the exam.
The National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has decided to cancel the NEET (UG) 2026 examination scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026. The new date for the NEET exam will be notified separately.
Amidst the NEET paper leak controversy, the NTA has decided to cancel the entire examination and conduct it afresh. Until now, the Rajasthan Police SOG had been investigating the NEET paper leak, unearthing leads linking the leak to three regions across three states: Kerala, Sikar (Rajasthan), and Dehradun. Furthermore, it has come to light that "guess papers" were shared across hundreds of WhatsApp groups. The investigation has now been handed over to the CBI.
Following the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination amidst allegations of a paper leak, the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) tweeted, "We demand immediate accountability in this paper leak case. We will not remain silent. The culprits must face strict and exemplary punishment."
On NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled following paper leak allegations, Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) tweets, "FAIMA demand immediate accountability for this paper leak. We will not stay silent. Exemplary punishment is the only way forward." pic.twitter.com/qsZteCkvO1
— ANI (@ANI) May 12, 2026
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