
In an explosive exclusive, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh addresses the nationwide outcry following the repeated cancellation of the NEET-UG exam. Speaking to India Today’s Mariya Shakil, Singh defends the "tough decision" to scrap the test taken by 22.7 lakh students after a whistleblower’s report confirmed a paper leak on WhatsApp. While admitting the "anguish and anger" of aspirants, the DG insists the move was necessary to maintain a zero-tolerance policy against scamsters. As students question the agency's credibility, the NTA has promised a full fee refund and a re-exam, though the shadow of a systemic pattern looms large.