NEET Paper Leak 2026: meeting at Pradhan's residence
A high-level meeting was held at Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's residence to review preparations for a fresh NEET (UG) after the NTA cancelled the May 3, 2026 examination over alleged irregularities linked to the test. Press Trust of India reported the meeting late on Thursday evening.
The meeting involved detailed discussions on various aspects of conducting the medical entrance exam, officials said. Attendees included Secretary (Higher Education) Vineet Joshi, Secretary (School Education) Sanjay Kumar, NTA DG Abhishek Singh, the CBSE chairperson and the commissioners of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) and Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS).
NEET Paper Leak 2026: what officials announced and what remains pending
Officials said the re-exam date for NEET 2026 will be announced soon, but they did not provide a tentative schedule, registration process, or details on how affected candidates will be compensated. No procedural steps for admit cards, centre reassignments, or fee refunds were shared during the meeting.
The meeting focused on ensuring a secure conduct of the fresh exam and discussed logistical and administrative measures, according to official statements. Senior school and higher education officials were present to coordinate responsibilities across agencies.
Immediate student impact and coaching response
Candidates who sat for the cancelled exam remain in limbo until the National Testing Agency sets a new date. Counselling timelines, reservation impacts and seat-allocation procedures will depend on the re-exam schedule and have not been clarified.
Private coaching providers have already responded: Aakash Institute announced a special Re-NEET 2026 batch priced at Rs. 99 , starting 16 May 2026 . The institute is offering the short batch to students preparing for the reschedule, as per promotional details.
What to watch next
The key immediate update students should expect is an official announcement from the NTA on the re-exam date and instructions for candidates who appeared on May 3, 2026 . Authorities involved in the meeting — including NTA, CBSE, KVS and NVS — will be responsible for operational decisions.
Until the NTA issues formal instructions, candidates should monitor official NTA and Ministry of Education communications for registration or admit-card updates. The government has not released details on the inquiry into the alleged irregularities or the steps to prevent future incidents.
(Report based on official statements and agency reporting.)