Since then, the exam has come under scrutiny for a variety of reasons, from errors in question papers to unfair deferral markings and fraud.
Earlier this month, Federal Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan acknowledged that “some irregularities” had come to light.
NTA Director Subodh Kumar Singh was sacked on Saturday following fierce criticism.
The doctoral qualification exam was also canceled after previous exam questions were leaked on the dark web.
The medical school entrance exam scheduled to be held on Sunday has been postponed.
Opposition parties and student groups have been staging protests across the country against these mistakes, putting pressure on the recently re-elected government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
