NEET 2026: Exam Turmoil and the Undercover Operations

A high-level meeting, held by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, focused on the NEET (UG) exam's fresh conduct after its cancellation due to irregularities. The CBI detained individuals in connection to the leak, hinting at an organized insider role at the National Testing Agency.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 15-05-2026 01:33 IST | Created: 15-05-2026 01:33 IST
NEET 2026: Exam Turmoil and the Undercover Operations
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Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan hosted a strategic meeting to reassess preparations for the rescheduled NEET (UG) examination after allegations forced its cancellation.

The exam's cancellation, linked to widespread irregularities, affected over 22 lakh hopeful candidates, with new examination dates yet to be disclosed.

The CBI, investigating the leak, took custody of five suspects, suspecting the involvement of organized groups and potentially, insiders from the National Testing Agency.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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