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NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled; paper leak suspected, govt orders CBI probe
Updated On: 12 May, 2026 01:33 PM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
The Government has also referred the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive probe into the alleged irregularities surrounding the examination

The re-exam will be conducted using its internal resources. Representational Pic
The Centre on Tuesday cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, with the decision reaffirmed on May 12 amid allegations of a paper leak and other examination irregularities, ANI reported.
The country’s largest undergraduate medical entrance examination will now be re-conducted, with fresh dates to be announced separately by the authorities.
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