Students and workers from the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) protested Wednesday outside the National Testing Agency office in New Delhi [1, 2].
The demonstration highlights growing frustration over the integrity of India's medical entrance examinations and the perceived failure of testing agencies to prevent leaks.
The protesters gathered on May 13, 2026, to demand a fair and time-bound investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) [1]. This action follows the decision by the Centre to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 exam on May 3, 2026, following allegations that the question paper had been leaked [2].
Members of the ABVP sought a transparent probe into how the breach occurred and who was responsible for the leak [1]. The group said that the cancellation of the exam alone is insufficient without a rigorous investigation into the systemic failures of the NTA [2].
The NEET-UG is a critical gateway for students seeking admission to medical colleges across India. The cancellation on May 3 [2] has left thousands of candidates in a state of uncertainty regarding their academic futures and re-examination dates.
Security forces were present at the NTA office during the gathering to maintain order as students held banners and voiced their demands [1]. The ABVP continues to push for accountability from the agency tasked with conducting some of the country's most competitive tests [2].
“ABVP students protested Wednesday outside the National Testing Agency office in New Delhi”
The demand for a CBI probe reflects a lack of public trust in the National Testing Agency's internal mechanisms. By calling for a time-bound investigation, the ABVP is attempting to prevent the case from stalling in administrative delays, emphasizing that the cancellation of the exam is only a temporary fix for a deeper systemic vulnerability in India's high-stakes testing infrastructure.
