With regard to the NEET paper leak scam, what was feared has happened. Yes, the NEET UG exam – especially the NEET UG 2026 exam – has been cancelled. NTA has taken a big decision due to the NEET paper leak controversy. NEET UG 2026 exam will now be conducted again. Furthermore, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will come forward to investigate this matter. Now that the NEET exam has been cancelled, a question is bound to arise in everyone’s mind: what will happen next? When will the exam be held? Do students have to reapply? Will their previous registration be valid? Let us know the answers to all these questions.
What will happen next?**
Medical entrance exam, NEET UG 2026 has been cancelled; The examination will be conducted afresh. The central government has ordered a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregularities. First of all, let us understand the decisions related to NEET UG 2026 exam. NTA has decided to cancel the NEET UG exam held on May 3, 2026. This decision has been taken after the approval of the Central Government. This major action has been taken amid allegations of paper leaks and irregularities. NTA has said that the existing examination process cannot be allowed to continue. NTA has clearly clarified that the exam will be conducted again; However, the new date has not been announced yet.
**Why was NEET exam cancelled?**
Due to the paper leak scam, and after the approval of the Central Government, NTA has decided to cancel the NEET-UG exam scheduled to be held on May 3, 2026.
**When will NEET UG 2026 exam be held?**
NTA has not announced the new date yet. NTA has said that the new date of examination and schedule of release of admit card will be released soon.
**CBI will investigate the paper leak scam**
In fact, questions were raised about the examination process after the reports submitted by the investigating agencies in the paper leak case. Considering the seriousness of the situation, the entire investigation of this case has now been handed over to CBI.
**Will the previous registration of students remain valid?**
NTA has clarified that despite the cancellation of NEET exam, the previous registrations submitted by the students will remain valid. Apart from this, the preferences of the chosen examination center will also remain valid.
Is it necessary to reapply?
NTA says there is no need to submit a fresh application for re-examination.
Will re-examination fees be charged?
No, candidates appearing for NEET exam will not have to pay the fee again. According to NTA, no additional examination fees will be charged from the students. The fees already deposited by the students will be refunded to them. NTA has appealed to students and parents to rely only on official instructions. The agency said that the revised schedule, admit card and other information related to the examination will be officially announced soon. Till then, candidates and parents are advised to rely only on the official channels of NTA for information related to NEET UG 2026 re-examination.
How many students appeared in the examination?
This examination was conducted on Sunday, May 3 at different centers across the country. This year around 23 lakh candidates appeared in the examination. The agency said that this decision was taken after the approval of the Government of India. According to the agency, on May 8, 2026, matters related to the examination were handed over to central agencies for independent investigation and necessary action. After this the central agencies shared information related to this matter.