Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination conducted by the National Testing Agency following allegations of a large-scale question paper leak has triggered widespread protests across Odisha, mirroring demonstrations seen across the country. Medical aspirants in the state have expressed deep concern over the repeated disruption of one of India's largest competitive examinations, questioning the credibility of the testing process and demanding immediate structural reforms from the National Testing Agency.

Several students said the impact of the cancellation extends far beyond the examination hall. One aspirant said the preparation required for NEET is extremely demanding and that repeated cancellations have ma...