New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Saturday dismissed reports of leak or sale of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper as “false” and “fraudulent.”
Noting social media buzz around NEET-UG re-exam, scheduled for June 21, NTA said such messages were aimed at misleading students and parents, warning of strict action against those spreading such content.
“The National Testing Agency (NTA) has noted certain messages circulating on social media and messaging platforms claiming a ‘leak’, advance access or ‘sale’ of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination question paper,” NTA said in a post on X.
“These claims are false, fraudulent and intended to mislead… Such content is the work of organised cheating rackets that prey on the anxiety of students and their families. Their objective is to extort money by selling fake ‘papers’, and every such claim circulating is a fabrication,” the agency added.
“The integrity of the examination process is fully intact, and every safeguard is in place to ensure a fair and secure examination for all candidates,” NTA said.
The NTA is “actively identifying and reporting” the offending channels, accounts and content to the platforms and cyber-crime authorities for immediate takedown and action.
NTA is also mulling legal action. “Strict action will be taken against those responsible,” it said.
The agency advised candidates and parents not to engage with, pay for or forward such messages, and not to fall prey to these “fraudulent solicitations.”
“We urge all aspirants to ignore these rumours and to rely solely on official communication issued by NTA through its verified website and channels,” the statement said.
“To every candidate appearing for NEET (UG) 2026 — focus on your preparation with confidence. Your hard work is what matters, and NTA stands committed to conducting a fair, secure and credible examination,” it added.
This year’s NEET-UG exam for admissions to medical colleges took place on May 3. On May 12, NTA cancelled the exam amid allegations of a paper leak.
It led to a massive furore and calls for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The matter has reached the Supreme Court, with the Centre telling the top court last week that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “personally supervising” the issue.
The CBI is investigating the matter.
