NEET UG 2026 Re-Exam Scheduled for June 21 After Paper Leak Controversy

National Testing Agency announced that the re-examination for:

• NEET UG 2026

will now be conducted on:

• June 21, 2026 (Sunday)

The decision comes after the agency cancelled the original examination held on:

• May 3, 2026

following allegations of:

• Question paper leaks
• Exam irregularities
• Organised cheating networks

The controversy affected:

• Lakhs of medical aspirants across India and overseas centres.

Government Orders Investigation

The:

• Central Bureau of Investigation

has been directed to conduct a comprehensive investigation into the alleged malpractice surrounding the examination.

Meanwhile:

• Dharmendra Pradhan

is expected to address the issue publicly regarding the re-examination and investigation process.

Why NEET UG 2026 Was Cancelled

According to investigators:

• A so-called “guess paper” containing around:
  • 410 questions

was allegedly circulated among students:

• Between 15 days and one month before the exam

Officials claimed:

• Around 120 Chemistry questions reportedly matched the actual examination paper almost exactly.

Authorities also said:

• The material was circulated through:
  • WhatsApp groups
  • Coaching networks

as little as:

• 42 hours before the exam.

Rajasthan Police Leading Initial Probe

The investigation is currently being handled by:

• Rajasthan Police Special Operations Group

Additional Director General:

• Vishal Bansal

said investigators are examining whether:

• The document was simply a coaching test series or:
• Part of a larger organised cheating racket

Authorities have reportedly conducted:

• Searches
• Questioning
• Digital investigations

across:

• Rajasthan
• Dehradun
• Maharashtra

Social Media & Coaching Centres Under Scrutiny

Investigators are also reviewing:

• Social media videos
• Coaching institute materials
• Shared question papers

linked to coaching centres in:

• Latur, Maharashtra

Officials said similarities between the leaked material and actual NEET questions raised serious concerns regarding:

• Exam integrity
• National testing security
• Digital information leaks

Fresh Admit Cards to Be Issued

The:

• National Testing Agency

said:

• Fresh admit cards
• Updated schedules
• Examination instructions

will be released through official channels soon.

Students have been advised to:

• Follow only official NTA notifications
• Avoid misinformation circulating online