NEET-UG 2026 Exam Canceled: CBI Probes Alleged Paper Leak

The NEET-UG 2026 examination has been canceled amid allegations of a paper leak and irregularities that breached the exam's integrity. The National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General, Abhishek Singh, confirmed that though a full question paper was not disseminated via platforms like Telegram, certain questions appeared in a circulating 'guess paper'.

Addressing the media, Singh emphasized that the breach involved limited questions matching the actual exam. This revelation prompted the NTA to cancel the exam to protect the fairness for all candidates. The agency also urged a CBI probe to ensure thorough investigation into the paper leak allegations.

The controversy intensified in Maharashtra, where CBI teams sought custody of Shubham Khairnar, who was earlier detained concerning the leak. Authorities are investigating claims of a 'guess paper' with over 410 questions being in circulation. The central government decided to cancel the exam after coordinating with law enforcement on discovered discrepancies.

(With inputs from agencies.)