India, May 13 -- The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted on May 3, citing alleged irregularities and paper leak concerns. The examination will now be re-conducted and dates will be announced soon.

The announcement triggered strong reactions from students and coaching institutes, many of whom expressed concerns over the decision's impact on students' mental health and academic future.

"We had been preparing for years for this examination under immense mental pressure. And, now, they say the paper was leaked! How can something like this even happen? A strict and transparent system should have been in place. They are asking us to retake the exam, but what guarantee i...