NEET UG 2026 exam cancelled after alleged paper leak probe. Rahul Gandhi attacks BJP, calling it a crime against students’ future.
The cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 examination has sparked nationwide outrage, leaving over 22 lakh medical aspirants in shock and uncertainty. The National Testing Agency (NTA) officially announced that the exam conducted on May 3, 2026, has been cancelled following alleged irregularities and paper leak investigations.
The decision came after inputs from law enforcement agencies, including the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG), indicated serious concerns regarding the integrity of the examination process.
Rahul Gandhi Calls It “Crime Against Students’ Future”
Reacting strongly to the cancellation, Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP-led government of failing the country’s youth.
In a sharp statement, Rahul Gandhi said the dreams and sacrifices of lakhs of students had been “crushed by corruption and negligence.” He highlighted how families took loans, sold jewellery, and made personal sacrifices to support students preparing for one of India’s toughest entrance exams.
Calling the situation a “crime against the future of the youth,” he said honest students are repeatedly suffering while the alleged “paper leak mafia” escapes accountability.
NTA to Conduct Fresh NEET UG 2026 Exam
The National Testing Agency confirmed that NEET UG 2026 will now be re-conducted on new dates, which will be announced separately.
According to officials, the cancellation decision was taken to protect the fairness and credibility of the medical entrance examination process.
The controversy has once again raised serious questions about exam security, transparency, and student trust in India’s competitive examination system.
Students Face Stress, Financial Pressure Again
With the exam now cancelled, students across the country are facing renewed pressure, uncertainty, and emotional stress. Many aspirants had spent years preparing for the examination, hoping to secure admission into top medical colleges.
The re-exam announcement means candidates will now have to restart preparations while dealing with mental exhaustion and financial strain.
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Opposition vs BJP Over Education System
The issue has quickly turned political, with opposition leaders targeting the BJP government over repeated examination controversies in recent years.
Rahul Gandhi also questioned the future of merit-based education in India, stating that if success depends on “money and connections instead of hard work,” students will lose faith in the system.
The NEET cancellation is expected to intensify the debate around examination reforms, student welfare, and accountability in India’s education sector.
