NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: Doctors' Association Demands Reform and Accountability

Call for Action Against NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak

In a recent development, the Federation of Resident Doctors' Association (FORDA) has reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, urging decisive action against individuals implicated in the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. They are also advocating for a transition to a computer-based format for the medical entrance examination.

The NEET-UG exam took place on May 3, and shortly after, allegations of a paper leak emerged, prompting an investigation by the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the Rajasthan Police.

On Tuesday, the National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the cancellation of the examination, stating that it would be rescheduled at a later date.

The NTA clarified that this decision was made with the Centre's consent to uphold transparency and maintain trust in the national examination framework.

In a letter dated May 13, FORDA characterized the alleged leak as a "moral and institutional disaster," affecting nearly 2.3 million medical aspirants and their families.

The association highlighted that repeated incidents of paper leaks in national examinations indicate a "systemic failure" and reveal significant flaws within the examination process.

"The recent cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to credible reports of a paper leak is not just an administrative oversight; it represents a moral and institutional disaster that has crushed the aspirations, mental well-being, and years of hard work of millions of young Indians," the letter stated.

FORDA pointed out that this controversy has disrupted the academic year for approximately 2.3 million students, many of whom have invested heavily in coaching and exam preparation.

The association is calling for stringent penalties for all parties involved in the alleged leak, including paper setters, officials from printing agencies, coaching institute operators, and intermediaries. They are also advocating for fast-track courts to address examination fraud and a more robust central law to combat such malpractices.

In pursuit of structural reforms, FORDA is urging the Centre to swiftly transition NEET-UG to a computer-based testing model akin to IIT-JEE Advanced, arguing that the current pen-and-paper format is vulnerable to leaks.

"The IIT model has proven over the years that large-scale national examinations can be conducted with integrity. There is no reason for NEET to persist in its current format," the letter emphasized.

Additionally, FORDA is requesting a re-examination with "full public accountability," oversight by a committee monitored by the Supreme Court, and enhanced security measures.