NEET-UG 2026 Cancelled Amid Controversy: Calls for Reform Intensify

Following allegations of a question paper leak, the National Testing Agency has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026. CPI's D Raja and Congress's P Chidambaram criticize the BJP-led government's insensitivity. The matter has been referred to the CBI, while calls grow to reform national entrance exams.

In a controversial move, the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination after reports emerged of a question paper leak. The test, originally held on May 3, is now at the center of a political storm, with the Communist Party of India's General Secretary D Raja decrying the BJP-led government's lax approach to student futures.

Raja, speaking to ANI, criticized the cancellation as a reflection of governmental insensitivity toward students. He demanded a thorough investigation into the question paper leak, emphasizing the need for accountability and improvements in the education system's integrity. Meanwhile, the NTA clarified that the current candidate registration details will apply for the planned re-test without additional fees.

The unfolding scandal has intensified calls for reform, with Congress leader P Chidambaram advocating for the abolition of NEET-UG and a return of examination management to state governments, arguing that national tests are prone to security breaches. The government has assigned the Central Bureau of Investigation to delve into these serious allegations.