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SC Directs NTA, Centre on NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak; CBI Arrests 11, Re-exam Scheduled for June 21

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25 May 2026
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Source: The Hindu
Key Data:May 3, 2026June 21, 202611 arrests
Bodies:Supreme CourtNational Testing Agency (NTA)Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
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What This Article Covers

1.The Supreme Court issued notices to the Centre and NTA over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, criticizing the recurrence despite previous court orders and a monitoring committee.

2.The CBI has arrested 11 accused, and the cancelled exam (held May 3) will be re-conducted on June 21, with the NTA and monitoring committee head asked to file affidavits.

3.This incident is a classic case study for exams on failures in public administration, the role of the judiciary, and the challenges in securing national-level competitive tests.

The Big Picture
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The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, expressing disappointment at repeated failures despite earlier directives. This case highlights critical governance and accountability issues in high-stakes public examinations, a recurring theme in UPSC and state PSC exams testing institutional integrity and judicial oversight.

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Quick Exam Facts From News

Original Exam DateMay 3, 2026
Re-exam DateJune 21, 2026
CBI Arrests11 accused
Monitoring Committee HeadK. Radhakrishnan (Ex-ISRO)

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  • ›Original Exam Date: May 3, 2026
  • ›Re-exam Date: June 21, 2026
  • ›Target this Data: NEET-UG 2026 re-exam date is June 21; CBI arrested 11.
  • ›Target this Nodal Body: National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET-UG.
  • ›Target this Committee: Monitoring committee was headed by former ISRO scientist K. Radhakrishnan.

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Q1Static LinkageEasy

The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the NEET-UG exam, functions under which Union Ministry?

Q2Statement-basedMedium

Consider the following statements regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case:

1. The Supreme Court issued notices to the Union Government and the National Testing Agency (NTA).

2. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested over 15 accused in the case.

3. The re-examination for the cancelled NEET-UG 2026 has been scheduled for July 21, 2026.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Q3Data-centricEasy

According to the news, on which date was the NEET-UG 2026 exam originally conducted before being cancelled?

Q4Application/ImpactMedium

What is the primary significance of the Supreme Court's expression of disappointment in this case, as highlighted in the news?

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