India, May 12 -- The cancellation of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) NEET (UG) 2026 examination has triggered anger and anxiety among Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) aspirants across the country, with students questioning the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and lamenting the uncertainty caused by yet another paper leak controversy.

The NTA on Tuesday announced that it has cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on May 3 and will re-conduct the national-level medical entrance test on dates to be notified separately.

In a five-point statement, the agency said the decision was taken after inputs received, along with findings shared by law enforcement agencies, establis...