Updated on: May 12, 2026 1:50:20 PM IST
NEET 2026 exam cancelled LIVE updates: Security persons checking aspirants before appearing in the NEET-UG 2026 exam conducted by NTA at an examination centre, Magadh Mahila College in Patna, Bihar
NEET UG exam cancelled 2026 LIVE updates: The Centre on Tuesday said it has cancelled the NEET-UG 2026 examination amid allegations of a paper leak and exam irregularities. The National Eligibility-cum Entrance Test (NEET) was held on May 3, 2026. The medical entrance examination will be re-conducted, and the exam dates will be notified separately.
The matter has been handed over to the CBI, which will carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations linked to the exam.
The Agency has further stated that the registration data, candidature, and examination centres opted for in the May 2026 cycle will be carried forward to the re-conducted examination. No fresh registration will be required, and no additional examination fee will be levied. In addition, fees already paid will be refunded to the students, and the exam will be re-conducted using NTA’s internal resources.
The examination was conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, at over 5,432 centres, for approximately 22.79 lakh registered candidates. The exam comprised of 180 questions of 720 marks.
The provisional answer key was released on May 7, 2026. Follow the blog for latest updates on answer key, direct link, how to check and more.
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The matter has been handed over to the CBI, which will carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations linked to the exam.
The Agency has further stated that the registration data, candidature, and examination centres opted for in the May 2026 cycle will be carried forward to the re-conducted examination. No fresh registration will be required, and no additional examination fee will be levied. In addition, fees already paid will be refunded to the students, and the exam will be re-conducted using NTA’s internal resources.
The examination was conducted across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, at over 5,432 centres, for approximately 22.79 lakh registered candidates. The exam comprised of 180 questions of 720 marks.
The provisional answer key was released on May 7, 2026. Follow the blog for latest updates on answer key, direct link, how to check and more.
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May 12, 2026 1:50:19 PM IST
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: Number of candidates registered
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: This year, a total of 22.79 lakh candidates had registered for the exam.
May 12, 2026 1:46:23 PM IST
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: All details to be carried for re-exam
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: The Agency has informed that the registration data, candidature, and examination centres opted for in the May 2026 cycle will be carried forward to the re-conducted examination. No fresh registration will be required, and no additional examination fee will be levied. In addition, fees already paid will be refunded to the students, and the exam will be re-conducted using NTA’s internal resources.
May 12, 2026 1:43:59 PM IST
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: Official update on NTA NEET cancellation
May 12, 2026 1:38:23 PM IST
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: NSUI protests against cancellation
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: The National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) workers on Tuesday held a protest against the central government after the NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled amid allegations of paper leak and examination irregularities. Protestors were seen climbing the barricades at Shastri Bhavan, marking their protest.
(As per ANI inputs)
May 12, 2026 1:36:19 PM IST
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: CBI to carry on inquiry
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: The NEET UG paper leak matter has been handed over to the CBI, which will carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations linked to the exam.
May 12, 2026 1:30:04 PM IST
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: What Ashok Gehlot said about cancellations?
May 12, 2026 1:24:46 PM IST
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: NTA to conduct re-exam
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: The medical entrance examination will be re-conducted, and the exam dates will be notified separately.
May 12, 2026 1:21:09 PM IST
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: When was exam held?
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: The National Eligibility-cum Entrance Test (NEET) was held on May 3, 2026.
May 12, 2026 1:16:42 PM IST
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: Centre cancels exam
NEET exam cancelled 2026 LIVE: The centre has cancelled the NTA NEET UG examination over allegations on irregularies.
