Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on the Modi government over the cancellation of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s so-called ‘amrit kaal’ has turned into a ‘vish kaal’ (poisonous era) for the country.
Gandhi said the hard work, sacrifices and dreams of more than 22 lakh students have been “crushed by this corrupt BJP regime”.
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The NEET UG 2026 exam has been canceled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) amid allegations of paper leaks and irregularities. Inputs examined in coordination with central authorities and findings from law enforcement indicated that the integrity of the examination process could not be maintained.
Rahul Gandhi criticized the Modi government and said that the hard work and dreams of more than 22 lakh students have been destroyed by the “corrupt BJP regime”. He described the situation as a ‘vish kaal’ (poisonous era) due to paper leaks, government negligence and organized corruption in education.
No, students will not have to re-register or pay any additional fees for the rescheduled NEET UG 2026 exam. All candidature details and exam center preference from the May 2026 cycle will be carried over and the fees already paid will be refunded.
The investigators found striking similarities between more than 100 biology and chemistry questions and those that later appeared in the puzzles sent out. The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) has launched an investigation into these alleged irregularities.
Overseas candidates, especially those in the Gulf countries, are worried about whether the exam will be re-conducted in their centers and how the changes will affect their existing schedules, especially if they are handling multiple entrance exams.
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In a Hindi post on X, Gandhi said, “NEET 2026 has been cancelled. The hard work, sacrifices and dreams of over 22 million students have been crushed by this corrupt BJP regime. Some fathers have taken loans, some mothers have sold their jewellery, millions of children have stayed up all night studying, and in return they have missed papers in education and neglect.”
“This is not just a failure – it is a crime against the future of the youth,” said the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
Every time the paper mafia gets away unscathed while the honest students bear the punishment, Gandhi said.
Now, thousands of students will once again endure the same mental stress, financial burden and uncertainty, he said.
If one’s destiny is not determined by hard work but by money and connections, what significance will education have, asked the former Congress chief.
“The so-called amrit kaal of the Prime Minister has turned into a ‘vish kaal (poison era)’ for the country,” Gandhi said.
NTA is NEET again
The National Testing Agency on Tuesday canceled the NEET UG 2026 conducted on May 3 following allegations of a paper leak, while the government ordered the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a detailed probe into the alleged irregularities.
The exam, which is held for admission to undergraduate medical courses across the country, will now be held again on new dates to be announced later.
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In a post on X, the agency said the move aims to ensure transparency and protect trust in the national testing process.
According to the NTA, inputs reviewed in coordination with central authorities and findings shared by law enforcement agencies led to the decision. With the approval of the Government of India, the agency decided to cancel the test on 3 May 2026 and conduct a new test at a later date.
The agency said the information it received, along with findings shared by law enforcement agencies, made it clear that the current investigation process could not be followed.
“The re-examination dates along with the schedule of re-issued admit cards will be communicated through the Agency’s official channels in the coming days,” it added.
(With input from agencies)
