The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reported a potential leak claim for the NEET 2026 examination. An internet user reported purchasing RE-NEET 2026 question papers from Telegram channels. The NTA has submitted this complaint to the Cyber Crime Cell for investigation and action. This alert follows recent security breaches in national examinations.
Telegram Groups Flagged
A Twitter user, operating accounts named @NTA_Exams and @Cyberdost, alerted authorities. They shared links to three Telegram groups. These groups allegedly sell RE-NEET 2026 papers. The same individual reportedly operates all three groups. The complainant urged timely investigation to prevent student exploitation.
History of Scams
This incident occurs after the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 exam. Previous scams involved Telegram users paying up to ₹10 lakh per paper. These schemes defrauded approximately 8,000 students. The total financial loss from these past scams reached ₹5.74 crore. Current fraudulent claims suggest possession of the RE-NEET 2026 paper for June 21, 2026.
NTA's Official Stance
The NTA repeatedly warns against all such leak allegations. The agency has identified and flagged fraudulent posts on Telegram and WhatsApp. In April 2026, the NTA stated no paper leak occurred for NEET UG 2026. The examination was scheduled to proceed as planned.
Guidance for Students
Students should only rely on official sources from the NTA website, nta.ac.in . Verified NTA social media pages are also official channels. Do not pay money for alleged leaked papers. These are confirmed scams. Report suspicious emails claiming to sell exam papers to authorities. Do not contact any suspicious parties.
Ongoing Investigations
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently investigating the initial NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The NTA Director-General stated that the paper was not leaked from their system. Students preparing for the re-exam should remain vigilant. Guard against scam attempts during this anxious period.
