'Sad They Have Not Learnt Their Lesson': SC Pulls up NTA in NEET 2026 Leak Row, Issues Notice
The court ordered the National Testing Agency and the monitoring committee head to respond as the Central Bureau of Investigation said it has arrested 11 accused.
- On Monday, May 25, 2026, the Supreme Court issued notices to the Union government and the National Testing Agency regarding petitions concerning the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
- Following the May 3 examination, the NTA cancelled the test amid paper leak allegations, prompting the Central Bureau of Investigation to launch an inquiry that has resulted in 11 arrests.
- Observing that the NTA failed to "learn their lessons" from 2024, the Court directed the agency and former ISRO scientist K. Radhakrishnan's committee to file affidavits within three days detailing compliance with reform orders.
- Petitions from medical organizations urged the Court to replace the NTA with a more robust autonomous body, while a re-examination for 22.7 lakh aspirants remains scheduled for June 21, 2026.
- With the case listed for May 29, the proceedings address concerns that recurring leaks constitute a "direct assault" on the fundamental rights of students across the nation.
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India News: The Supreme Court has expressed dismay at the National Testing Agency's inability to stop repeated NEET paper leaks, demanding reforms and responses from the Centre and the CBI. A new NEET-UG exam is set for June 21, following the cancellation due to a leak scandal.
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