Health minister concerned over NEET paper leak
HYC seeks exemption in Meghalaya, other NE states
Shillong, May 14: MDA government spokesperson Wailadmiki Shylla has termed the cancellation of NEET examination as disheartening.
Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, he urged the Centre to act against those responsible and reassure affected students.
Shylla said, “Definitely, it is so disheartening to see this. This is not only for Meghalaya; this is from NTA. As a health minister, I feel it is totally unfortunate because quite a number of our youth have given their time and effort, and now again they have to go through the process”.
“I think it is very unfortunate. But what more can I say, as this is being done by the NTA. I would like to see strong action taken and the culprits should be punished,” Shylla said.
He wanted the intervention of the Centre.
“At the same time, we would like to see that the central government should come up with something to assure the students and youth of our country,” he said.
The Hynniewtrep Youths’ Council (HYC) has submitted a representation to the National Testing Agency seeking reconsideration of the blanket cancellation of NEET UG 2026, and demanded exemption for candidates from Meghalaya and the North Eastern Region.
In a letter to NTA Director General, HYC expressed concern and disappointment over the decision to cancel the NEET UG 2026 examination across the country following reports of alleged irregularities and paper leaks in certain regions.
