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NEET-UG 2026 Cancelled Over Paper Leak; NTA Announces Zero Tolerance, Re-test Without Fees

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12 May 2026
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Source: Indian Express
Key Data:NEET-UG 2026 cancelledRe-test without fees7-member committeeFormer ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan
Bodies:National Testing Agency (NTA)Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)Rajasthan Special Operations GroupNational Medical CommissionMinistry of Health and Family Welfare
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What This Article Covers

1.NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled by NTA for the first time after allegations of a paper leak.

2.NTA Director General emphasized a 'zero tolerance' philosophy against malpractices, even isolated ones.

3.A seven-member committee headed by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan had recommended computer-based testing for public exams post 2024 leaks.

The Big Picture
Prelims · HighMains · Medium

The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 exam citing a vitiated process due to alleged malpractices and announced a re-test without fees. This move underscores a zero-tolerance policy against exam scams and highlights the role of CBI in investigating such leaks.

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Exam CancelledNEET-UG 2026
Re-test FeeNo fee from candidates
Committee ChairFormer ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan
Investigating AgencyCentral Bureau of Investigation (CBI)

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  • ›Exam Cancelled: NEET-UG 2026
  • ›Re-test Fee: No fee from candidates
  • ›Target this Data: NEET-UG 2026 cancelled for the first time; re-test without fees.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET for Ministry of Health & Family Welfare/National Medical Commission.
  • ›Target this Committee: Seven-member committee headed by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan recommended computer-based testing.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

For which ministry/department does the National Testing Agency (NTA) conduct the NEET-UG examination?

Q2Statement-basedHard

Consider the following statements regarding the NEET-UG 2026 cancellation:

1. The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the exam after receiving a tip-off about alleged malpractices on May 7.

2. The Rajasthan Special Operations Group found a 'guess paper' with 410 questions, of which 120 appeared in the exam.

3. The NTA Director General stated that the examination was conducted smoothly on May 3 with no issues reported.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricMedium

Who headed the seven-member committee formed to recommend measures for the smooth conduct of public exams after the 2024 NEET-UG paper leak?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary reason cited by the NTA Director General for cancelling the NEET-UG 2026 examination?

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