The National Testing Agency (NTA) has dismissed allegations of NEET-UG 2026 re-examination question paper being leaked or sold as “false” and “fraudulent”. The agency has warned of strict action against those who spread such content following the social media furore surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, adding that such messages are aimed at misleading students and parents.
The NEET-UG exam for admission to medical courses was conducted on May 3 this year but was canceled by the NTA on May 12 amid allegations of paper leak. The RBI is currently investigating the matter, and a retest is scheduled for June 21. With the alleged leak of the paper sparking controversy, the Center last week told the Supreme Court that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was “personally supervising” the case.
“The National Testing Agency (NTA) has noticed some messages circulating on social media and messaging platforms alleging ‘leak’, prior access or ‘sale’ of NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination question paper,” NTA said in a post on X.
“These claims are false, fraudulent and intended to mislead,” the NTA said, adding that such content is circulating through “organized cheating rackets” that seek to exploit the anxiety of candidates and their families by selling fake question papers.
The agency added, “Such content is the work of organized fraud groups that exploit the anxiety of students and their families. Their goal is to extort money by selling fake “papers,” and every claim circulated is slander.”
“The integrity of the examination process is fully intact, and all safeguards have been put in place to ensure a fair and safe examination for all candidates,” the agency said.
NTA warns of strict action
The NTA said it “actively identifies and reports” offending channels, accounts and content to platforms and cybercrime authorities for removal and immediate action.
The agency is also considering legal action, and said it is filing a formal complaint with law enforcement and cybercrime authorities, warning that creating, circulating or forwarding such fraudulent content and attempting to defraud students constitutes a serious crime punishable by law.
She added that strict action will be taken against those responsible.
Candidates and parents have been advised not to handle, pay for or forward such messages and not fall prey to such “fraudulent applications”.
It also said that it relies only on official communications issued through verified NTA channels.
“We urge all aspirants to ignore these rumours and rely only on the official communications issued by the NTA through its website and verified channels,” the statement said.
“To every candidate appearing for NEET (UG) 2026 – focus on preparing with confidence. Your hard work is what matters and NTA is committed to conducting a fair, safe and reliable exam,” she added.
