On the basis of the inputs subsequently examined by NTA in coordination with the central agencies, and the investigative findings shared by the law enforcement agencies and in order to ensure that there is transparency in the system, the National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has decided to cancel the NEET (UG) 2026 examination conducted on 3 May 2026, and to re-conduct the examination on dates that will be notified separately.

The inputs received by NTA, taken together with the findings shared by the law enforcement agencies, established that the present examination process could not be allowed to stand. The re-conducted examination dates, along with the re-issued admit-card schedule, will be communicated through the official channels of the Agency in the coming days.

The Government of India has further decided to refer the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation for a comprehensive inquiry into the allegations therein. NTA will extend full cooperation to the Bureau and will provide all materials, records, and assistance the inquiry requires.

This decision has been taken in the interest of students and in recognition of the trust on which the national examination system rests. The Agency is conscious that re-conduct will cause real and significant inconvenience to candidates and their families. NTA does not take that consequence lightly. The decision has been taken because the alternative would have caused greater and more lasting damage to that trust.

The registration data, candidature, and examination centres opted for in the May 2026 cycle will be carried forward to the re-conducted examination.

• No fresh registration will be required
• No additional examination fee will be levied
• Fees already paid will be refunded to the students
• The exam will be re-conducted using NTA’s internal resources

Further communications, including the re-conducted examination dates and the re-issued admit-card schedule, will be issued through the official channels of the Agency.

Director, National Testing Agency
An Autonomous Organization under the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India