NEW DELHI (KIMS) — The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and said the test will be re-conducted on dates to be notified separately.
In a statement issued in continuation of its May 10 press release, the NTA said the decision was taken with the approval of the Government of India after inputs examined in coordination with central agencies and findings shared by law enforcement agencies indicated that the examination process could not be allowed to stand.
NTA said the matter had earlier been referred to central agencies on May 8 for independent verification and necessary action to ensure fair, secure and credible conduct of the examination.
According to the statement, the Government of India has also decided to hand over the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations related to the examination.
The NTA said it will extend full cooperation to the CBI and provide all required records, materials and assistance during the investigation.
NTA said the decision to cancel the examination was taken in the interest of students and to protect the credibility and trust associated with the national examination system.
“The NTA is conscious that re-conduct will cause real and significant inconvenience to candidates and their families,” the statement said, adding that the alternative would have caused greater and long-term damage to public trust.
The NTA further said that registration data, candidature details and examination centres opted for during the May 2026 cycle will remain valid for the re-conducted examination.
“No fresh registration will be required and no additional examination fee will be charged,” the NTA said, adding that fees already paid by candidates will be refunded and the re-examination will be conducted using NTA’s internal resources.
The NTA said fresh examination dates and revised admit card schedule will be notified through official channels in the coming days and advised candidates and parents not to rely on unverified social media reports. — (KIMS)