Call for Dissolution of NTA Amid NEET Exam Paper Leak Controversy

In light of the escalating NEET exam paper leak controversy, the United Doctors Front has taken legal action by filing a petition in the Supreme Court. They are calling for the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the establishment of a new statutory framework to ensure transparency and accountability in the examination process. The petition highlights serious concerns regarding systemic failures in the conduct of NEET-UG 2026 and advocates for necessary reforms in the examination system. This move aims to address the pressing issues surrounding the integrity of national examinations.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 16, 2026, 12:48 IST

Legal Action Against NTA

As the NEET exam paper leak controversy intensifies, the United Doctors Front has filed a petition in the Supreme Court on Saturday, seeking the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA). The petition requests that the existing NTA, established under the Societies Registration Act of 1860, be disbanded and replaced with a new statutory framework through parliamentary legislation. It urges the central government to enact a law for the establishment of a statutory national examination body that would ensure clear legal authority, transparency standards, and accountability to Parliament.

Concerns Raised by the Petition

This petition has been submitted by the registered organization United Doctors Front (UDF) under Article 32 of the Constitution. It alleges a "systemic and catastrophic failure" in the conduct of NEET-UG 2026 and calls for structural reforms within the examination system.