Goa, May 12 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2026 examination conducted on May 3, 2026.

According to the official announcement, around 22.79 lakh candidates had registered for the highly competitive medical entrance examination this year.

The NTA stated that, with the approval of the Government of India, it has decided to cancel the NEET UG 2026 examination and re-conduct the test on fresh dates, which will be notified later.

The testing agency said the decision was taken after examining inputs in coordination with central agencies, along with investigative findings shared by law enforcement authorities.

"The National Testing Agency, with ...