NTA cancels NEET UG 2026, fresh exam dates to be announced

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has cancelled the NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3, 2026, and confirmed that the test will be conducted again on dates to be announced later. The decision was shared in an official statement on the agency’s X account on May 12, 2026.

According to NTA, the move comes “with the approval of the Government of India” following an investigation and inputs reviewed in coordination with central agencies and law enforcement authorities. The agency said the current examination process “could not be allowed to stand.”

In continuation of its press release dated 10 May 2026, the National Testing Agency wishes to inform candidates, parents, and members of the public of the following decisions taken in respect of NEET (UG) 2026. NTA had, on 8 May 2026, referred the matters then under consideration…

— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) May 12, 2026

Fresh exam dates and revised schedules for admit cards will be communicated through NTA’s official channels in the coming days. Candidates and parents are urged to rely solely on official announcements and avoid unverified information circulating online.

The statement also noted that the matter had been referred to central agencies on May 8, 2026, for independent verification and necessary action, in line with ensuring the fair, secure, and credible conduct of national examinations.