Students protest in Delhi after NEET 2026 cancellation

Massive protests erupted in the national capital after the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET UG 2026 examination over alleged paper leak claims.

Members of the National Students’ Union of India (NSUI) staged demonstrations against the Centre, accusing authorities of failing to protect the integrity of one of India’s biggest medical entrance examinations.

Students were seen carrying placards and raising slogans during the protest. One of the placards read, “Doctor degree on sale,” reflecting growing anger and frustration among aspirants.

Visuals from the protest showed police personnel asking demonstrators to disperse and warning of action if the gathering continued.

The NTA earlier announced that the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 had been cancelled following investigative inputs reviewed with central agencies and law enforcement authorities.

In an official statement, the agency said the decision was taken to ensure transparency and preserve trust in the national examination system.

“On the basis of inputs subsequently examined by NTA in coordination with 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 said.

The agency confirmed that the examination would be conducted again on fresh dates, which will be announced separately.

NTA also stated that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) would carry out a comprehensive inquiry into the alleged irregularities and paper leak claims linked to the examination.

“The re-conducted examination dates, along with the re-issued admit-card schedule, will be communicated through official channels in the coming days,” the agency added.

The cancellation has triggered widespread anxiety among lakhs of medical aspirants and parents across the country, with many demanding accountability and stricter safeguards to prevent future exam leaks.