NEET UG 2026 Cancelled: How It Fell Apart In Just 9 Days? Check Complete Timeline
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Summary
The NTA cancelled NEET UG 2026 on May 12, in less than two week of exam date. Here is a complete timeline of how the controversy unfolded in just nine days.
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source NDTV - India
Published Tuesday, 12 May 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
Key Numbers
Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right