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thebalanced.newsNEET (UG) 2026 Exam Cancelled Amid Paper Leak Allegations; Kamal Haasan Responds
The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET (UG) 2026 exam held on May 3 due to suspected paper leaks and irregularities. The government has ordered a CBI investigation into the matter. Actor and politician Kamal Haasan condemned the cancellation, expressing concern for the 22 lakh students affected and criticizing repeated exam malpractices. He called for protecting students and reconsidering the administration of the NEET exam.
Political Bias
53%40%7%
Sentiment
30%
AI Analysis
Political bias across 3 sources
● Left 53%● Center 40%● Right 7%
The articles primarily present the government's action to cancel the NEET exam following alleged malpractices and include Kamal Haasan's critical perspective as a prominent public figure and politician. The coverage reflects both official procedural responses and opposition concerns about exam integrity and student welfare, without favoring either side.
Sentiment — Negative (30/100)
The overall tone is mixed, combining the negative impact of the exam cancellation on students with the seriousness of addressing alleged malpractices. Kamal Haasan's statements convey frustration and concern, while the official response emphasizes investigation and corrective measures, balancing criticism with procedural action.
How 3 sources covered this story
Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.
| Source | Their headline | Bias | Sentiment |
|---|---|---|---|
| moneycontrol | NEET 2026 paper leak, Kamal Haasan slams and says, "Dreams of 22 lakh students have been shattered"- Moneycontrol.com | Left | Negative |
| news18 | NEET Paper Leak: Kamal Haasan Slams 'Malpractices', Says 'Hard Work Of 22 Lakh Students Shattered' | Left | Negative |
| timesnow | Kamal Haasan Condemns Cancellation Of NEET-UG 2026 Exam: 22 Lakh Students' Dreams Shattered By Criminal Conspiracies | Center | Negative |
Coverage timeline
timesnow broke this story on 12 May, 11:35 am. Other outlets followed.
- 1timesnow12 May, 11:35 amKamal Haasan Condemns Cancellation Of NEET-UG 2026 Exam: 22 Lakh Students' Dreams Shattered By Criminal Conspiracies
- 2news1812 May, 12:21 pmNEET Paper Leak: Kamal Haasan Slams 'Malpractices', Says 'Hard Work Of 22 Lakh Students Shattered'
- 3moneycontrol12 May, 01:25 pmNEET 2026 paper leak, Kamal Haasan slams and says, "Dreams of 22 lakh students have been shattered"- Moneycontrol.com
Lens Score breakdown
35/100
Public interest0/100
Coverage gap100%
Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.
Accountability flags
TBN's analysis identified the following accountability dimensions in this story.
- systemic failure
This story points to a failure in institutional processes — regulation, safety, oversight, or service delivery breaking down at scale.
Who's involved
Institutions and figures named across source coverage.
Government
National Testing AgencyGovernment of IndiaCentral Agencies
Political
Kamal Haasan
Enforcement
CBI
Story context
- Category
- Politics
- Location
- India
- Sources analysed
- 3
- Last analysed
- 12 May 2026
- Key entities
- National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)Kamal HaasanLakhNational Testing AgencyThe National (Abu Dhabi)Central Bureau of InvestigationIndiaKalki (magazine)Nag AshwinVyjayanthi MoviesSai PallaviPrabhas
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