NEET paper leak: SC seeks response from Centre, NTA; says it’s sad they have not learnt lesson despite several directions
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Union government and the National Testing Agency regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. The court expressed disappointment that similar issues continue to arise despite previous directives and the establishment of a monitoring committee. A re-examination is set for June 21 following the cancellation of the original exam due to the leak.
- ▪The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Union government and NTA regarding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.
- ▪The court expressed sadness over the recurrence of such incidents despite prior orders.
- ▪The Central Bureau of Investigation has arrested 11 individuals in connection with the case.
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The Supreme Court on Monday (May 25, 2026) issued a notice to the Union government, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and others on petitions concerning the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak.The top court said it was “really sad” to see the same mishap happening despite detailed orders and the setting up of a monitoring committee by the apex court. Latur farmer claims daughter ended life over NEET-UG paper leak; police launch probeThe Court further directed the NTA to file an affidavit in three days. Former ISRO scientist K. Radhakrishnan, who headed the monitoring committee, has also been asked to file an affidavit.
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