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Two years after the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) controversy of 2024 triggered promises of a complete overhaul of the examination system, the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following fresh allegations of a paper leak has once again exposed deep cracks within the functioning of the National Testing Agency. The latest crisis has not only reignited questions over the agency’s credibility but has also brought renewed scrutiny on the leadership of NTA and the government’s failure to implement critical reforms recommended after the last scandal.
More than 22 lakh students now face uncertainty after the May 3 NEET-UG examination was cancelled amid allegations that question papers had been leaked and circulated through organised networks spanning multiple states. The Central Bureau of Investigation has taken over the probe, while the NTA has announced that a re-examination schedule will be declared within a week.
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