| Updated On - Jun 17, 2026
NTA has opened a portal till June 30 for reporting fake paper leak claims and fraud linked to NEET UG 2026. The re-exam will be held on June 21 as scheduled despite Telegram-based scams.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has opened a fraud reporting portal for NEET UG 2026. The portal is live on the official website at nta.ac.in. It allows candidates and the public to report exam-related fraud. The reporting window runs from June 14 to June 30, 2026.
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 re-exam is set for June 21, 2026. Nearly 22 lakh medical aspirants are expected to appear in the test. The portal targets organised scams that surface ahead of the exam day.
NTA has stated that no individual has prior access to NEET UG question papers. Candidates have been asked to rely only on official sources for all updates.
Check Now: Download NTA Press Release Merit Telegram Restriction PDF
What the NEET UG 2026 Fraud Portal Covers
The portal accepts complaints from candidates, parents, coaching staff, and the general public. Reports can be filed from any mobile or desktop browser. The portal stays open daily during the reporting window.
The following can be flagged on the portal:
- Unauthorised websites claiming access to NEET UG 2026 papers
- Social media accounts selling alleged leaked question content
- Channels offering papers or guaranteed results in exchange for money
- Persons impersonating NTA officials or examination staff
- Fake admission promises tied to bribery or insider claims
NTA will verify each complaint before taking it forward. Serious cases will be passed to law enforcement agencies for action.
Why Telegram Has Been Restricted in India
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has restricted Telegram access in India. The restriction will remain in force until June 22, 2026. Telegram's message-editing feature has been disabled until June 30, 2026.
The directions were issued under Section 69A of the IT Act 2000. NTA and the Department of Higher Education had jointly recommended the move. The order is a limited and time-bound measure linked to the re-exam.
NTA has flagged the misuse of Telegram by organised paper-leak fraudsters. Several channels were openly selling fake NEET UG papers to anxious students. Identified fake channels carried names such as PAPER LEAKED NEET and Re-NEET 2026.
Some operators were also misusing the message-edit feature on Telegram. They edited older posts to insert fake papers after the exam day. The original timestamp stayed intact, making the leak look genuine.
NEET UG 2026 Important Dates to Note
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Fraud Reporting Portal Opens | June 14, 2026 |
| NEET UG 2026 Re-Examination | June 21, 2026 |
| Telegram Access Restriction Ends | June 22, 2026 |
| Fraud Reporting Portal Closes | June 30, 2026 |
| Telegram Message-Edit Restriction Ends | June 30, 2026 |
NTA Clarifies on Re-Examination Schedule
Social media rumours had hinted at a further postponement of the re-exam. NTA has firmly rejected all such claims. The agency has confirmed that NEET UG 2026 will be held on June 21. No change in the question paper or schedule is planned.
Exam-centre security has been tightened for the re-test. Mobile phones, smartwatches, and digital devices will be barred from the centres. Frisking and biometric verification will be carried out at every centre.
How to Report a Fraud Claim Linked to NEET UG 2026?
Candidates can follow the steps below to submit a report on the portal:
- Visit the official NTA website at nta.ac.in.
- Open the dedicated fraud reporting link from the homepage.
- Fill in your name, contact number, and email address.
- Enter the URL or details of the suspicious source.
- Attach screenshots or links to support the complaint.
- Submit the form and save the acknowledgement number.
NTA will keep complainant identities confidential during the verification stage.
This is one of the first occasions when access to a messaging app has been curbed in India ahead of an entrance test. The step signals a tougher stance on organised exam-day scams.
Action Plan for Candidates
- Track NEET UG 2026 updates only on the official NTA portal.
- Avoid Telegram or WhatsApp groups promising leaked papers or scores.
- Report all fake claims and scam links on the new NTA portal.
- Download admit cards only from the official NTA website.
- Reach your exam centre well before the reporting time on June 21.
- Carry valid ID proof and the printed admit card on exam day.
Watch nta.ac.in for the final answer key release after the re-exam. Follow only official NTA channels for result and counselling updates from June 21.
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