Following a major paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance examination, the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has moved the Supreme Court seeking that the National Testing Agency (NTA) be replaced or fundamentally restructured. The NEET-UG 2026 examination, held on 3 May 2026 for over 22.7 lakh aspirants seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses, was cancelled on 12 May 2026 after investigations revealed overlaps between a pre-circulated guess paper and the actual question paper. According to reports, a handwritten guess paper containing around 410 questions circulated through WhatsApp and Telegram nearly 42 hours before the examination, and forensic analysis found that about 90 Biology questions and 45 Chemistry questions matched the actual exam paper. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating a guess-paper syndicate reportedly operating across multiple states, and so far nine accused have been arrested from cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Pune and Nashik. The petition filed through advocate Tanvi Dubey urges the apex court to intervene directly, and a separate letter petition has urged the Chief Justice of India to take suo motu cognisance of the recurring NEET scandals and order a court-monitored CBI or Special Investigation Team probe and a re-examination under judicial oversight. The episode has reignited a national debate on examination integrity, the credibility of high-stakes centralised testing, the institutional accountability of the NTA, and the need for systemic reform of competitive examination governance in India.
A Medical Federation Moves the Supreme Court Seeking Replacement or Restructuring of the National Testing Agency After the NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak, with the CBI Probing a Multi-State Guess-Paper Syndicate
A medical federation has moved the Supreme Court seeking replacement or restructuring of the NTA after the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak; the exam held on 3 May 2026 for over 22.7 lakh aspirants was cancelled on 12 May 2026, and the CBI is probing a multi-state guess-paper syndicate with nine arrests.
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- FAIMA moved the Supreme Court seeking the NTA be replaced or fundamentally restructured after the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak
- The NEET-UG 2026 exam was held on 3 May 2026 for over 22.7 lakh aspirants and was cancelled on 12 May 2026
- A handwritten guess paper of around 410 questions circulated nearly 42 hours before the exam via WhatsApp and Telegram
- Forensic analysis found about 90 Biology and 45 Chemistry questions matched the actual paper
- The CBI is probing a multi-state guess-paper syndicate, with nine arrests from Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Pune and Nashik
- A letter petition urged the CJI to take suo motu cognisance and order a court-monitored probe and re-examination
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Consider the following statements regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy: 1. The NEET-UG 2026 examination was held on 3 May 2026 for over 22.7 lakh aspirants. 2. The examination was cancelled on 12 May 2026 after investigations revealed overlaps with a pre-circulated guess paper. 3. The Federation of All India Medical Association moved the Supreme Court seeking the NTA be replaced or restructured. Which of the statements given above are correct?
All three statements are correct. The NEET-UG 2026 exam was held on 3 May 2026 for over 22.7 lakh aspirants, was cancelled on 12 May 2026 after investigations found overlaps with a pre-circulated guess paper, and the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) moved the Supreme Court seeking the NTA be replaced or fundamentally restructured.
Source: Business Today / Deccan Herald
Frequently asked questions
Why has a medical federation moved the Supreme Court regarding NEET-UG 2026?
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) moved the Supreme Court seeking that the National Testing Agency (NTA) be replaced or fundamentally restructured after a major paper leak in the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
When was the NEET-UG 2026 exam held and cancelled?
It was held on 3 May 2026 for over 22.7 lakh aspirants and was cancelled on 12 May 2026 after investigations revealed overlaps between a pre-circulated guess paper and the actual question paper.
What is the CBI investigating in this case?
The CBI is investigating a guess-paper syndicate reportedly operating across multiple states, with nine accused arrested from cities including Delhi, Jaipur, Gurugram, Pune and Nashik.
What did the separate letter petition to the Supreme Court seek?
It urged the Chief Justice of India to take suo motu cognisance of recurring NEET scandals and order a court-monitored CBI or SIT probe and a re-examination under judicial oversight.
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