NEET-UG 2026 exam cancelled after claims of paper leak; retest planned, CBI probe ordered
The NEET-UG 2026 exam, originally held on May 3, was cancelled after claims of a paper leak. A CBI inquiry has been ordered into irregularities related to the exam. A retest is scheduled for June 21, according to one report, with candidates to receive 15 additional minutes. The Supreme Court declined to urgently hear a plea to defer the retest. Students in Kerala reported increased pressure due to
The NEET-UG 2026 exam, originally held on May 3, was cancelled after claims of a paper leak. A CBI inquiry has been ordered into irregularities related to the exam. According to the Times of India, the retest will be held from 2 pm to 5:15 pm on June 21, and candidates will be given 15 additional minutes of time. The Supreme Court refused an urgent hearing on a plea to defer the retest, as reported by The Hindu. Candidates in Kerala had differing emotional responses to the cancellation and retest decision, with some reporting that the cancellation increased pressure on their preparation cycle, according to English.Mathrubhumi.com.
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