Kamal Haasan slammed the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 following paper leaks, questioning the 'mental agony' of 22 lakh students. He called for education to be moved to the state list to protect students from the 'unjust' exam and 'mafia'.
Actor-turned politician Kamal Haasan has strongly reacted to the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination following allegations of paper leaks and irregularities. The actor, on Tuesday, took to his X account to question who would take responsibility for the "mental agony" faced by students after the exam was cancelled. He also said that the dreams of lakhs of students had been "shattered."
Kamal Haasan Slams 'Unjust' NEET Exam
Haasan wrote, "The hard work and dreams of 22 lakh students who studied day and night for the NEET entrance exam have been shattered by criminal conspiracies. Who will take responsibility for this mental agony?"
The actor-politician also spoke about the repeated allegations linked to NEET exams over the years. Questioning the system and the "malpractices" surrounding the exam, he wrote, "To date, I don't recall even a single NEET exam being conducted without allegations of malpractice. That's why we are fighting to bring education back under the state list."
"Indian students must be protected from this unjust NEET exam and the mafia operating behind it," he added.
நீட் நுழைவுத் தேர்வுக்காக இரவு பகலாகப் படித்த 22 லட்சம் மாணவர்களின் உழைப்பும் கனவும் குற்றக்கும்பல்களால் சிதைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளது. இந்த மன உளைச்சலுக்குப் பொறுப்பேற்கப் போவது யார்? இதுவரை ஒரு நீட் தேர்வு கூட முறைகேடு புகார்கள் இல்லாமல் நடந்ததாக எனக்கு நினைவில்லை. இதனால்தான் கல்வியை… — Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) May 12, 2026
Centre Cancels Exam, Orders CBI Probe
The controversy erupted after the Centre decided to cancel the NEET-UG 2026 examination, which was originally held on May 3, following allegations of paper leaks and irregularities.
The government has now handed over the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a detailed probe into the allegations.
NTA Statement on Re-Test
The National Testing Agency (NTA), meanwhile, stated that the decision was taken after inputs were examined in coordination with central agencies, and findings shared by law enforcement agencies raised concerns over the integrity of the examination process.
The agency also clarified that the registration data, candidature details, and examination centres chosen by candidates for the May 2026 cycle would remain valid for the re-test. No fresh registration will be required, and no additional fee will be charged.
(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by Asianet Newsable English staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)