New Delhi, May 12: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and announced that the medical entrance test will be re-conducted on fresh dates to be notified separately.
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In an official statement issued on May 12, the NTA said the decision was taken after examining inputs received in coordination with central agencies and findings shared by law enforcement authorities regarding alleged irregularities linked to the examination process.
The agency stated that the matter had earlier been referred to central agencies on May 8 for independent verification and necessary action to ensure the “fair, secure and credible conduct” of national examinations.
“On the basis of the inputs subsequently examined by NTA in coordination with the central agencies, and the investigative findings shared by the law enforcement agencies, the National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has decided to cancel the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on 3 May 2026,” the statement read.
The Government of India has also decided to refer the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations. The NTA said it would extend full cooperation to the agency and provide all required materials and records.
The agency acknowledged that the re-conduct of the examination would cause inconvenience to students and parents but said the decision was necessary to protect the integrity and trust associated with the national examination system.
NTA further clarified that registration details, candidature and examination centres chosen by candidates for the May 2026 cycle would remain valid for the re-examination. No fresh registration process will be required, and no additional examination fee will be charged.
Additionally, the agency announced that fees already paid by candidates would be refunded, while the re-examination would be conducted using NTA’s internal resources.
Fresh dates for the re-conducted examination and revised admit card schedule will be announced through official NTA channels in the coming days.
