Online scammers are trying to take advantage of the tension around the June 21 re-test, and the National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a strong caution to parents and aspirants of the NEET-UG 2026. According to NTA Director General Abhishek Singh, numerous scam networks are extorting students for substantial sums of money by claiming to have stolen exam papers.
There is no leaked question paper for the next NEET-UG re-examination, according to Singh’s video message that was shared on social media. He said that some scammers have asked for as much as 10 lakh rupees (about $14,000 to $25,000 USD) from students using phoney Telegram channels in return for what appear to be exam papers.
Those students who divulge sensitive information (such as their admission cards, WhatsApp numbers, or personal details) to such channels run the danger of falling prey to additional forms of fraud, warns the head of the NTA. It is normally impossible to recoup funds once they have been moved, and personal information can be used to target other students, he emphasised.
The NTA also brought attention to the fact that con artists are allegedly using the message-editing feature of Telegram to fabricate proof. In order to make it seem like information was transmitted before an examination took place, Singh stated that channel managers can change the content of previous messages without changing the original timestamp.
He used an example from a prior instance where a Telegram channel had asserted access to the NEET exam paper in the days leading up to the test. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the purported proof had been manipulated by inserting a real exam paper into previous messages in order to fabricate the appearance of a leak.
The CIA is concerned that after the re-test on June 21, similar propaganda tactics would surface. Attention all students: please do not forward any questionable messages, participate in any unofficial channels, or send money to anyone claiming to have exam materials.
The NTA has put further safeguards in place to make sure the re-examination is legitimate. According to Singh, the Indian Air Force is helping with test logistics, namely with the rapid delivery of questions in order to guarantee the safety and efficiency of the exam.
Concerns with the May 3 examination prompted the scheduling of the NEET-UG 2026 re-test. The NTA emphasised once again that the decision was made to safeguard the integrity of the examination process and provide equity for qualified applicants.
Only official NTA announcements and verified communication channels should be relied upon by students for updates. Candidates and parents were also urged by authorities to report any suspicious actions through the official cybercrime reporting webpage or the National Cyber Crime Helpline (1930).
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