NEET UG 2026: NTA warns against fake paper leak claims; advises candidates to follow official updates

NEET UG 2026: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has warned National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 aspirants against fake claims of question paper leaks circulating on social media, especially on Telegram.

With the national-level medical entrance exam just weeks away, the agency said that some fraudulent channels are falsely claiming to provide access to NEET UG 2026 question papers. Acting on several complaints, NTA has cautioned students not to fall for such scams and stated that strict legal action is being taken against those spreading misinformation.


In a post on X, NTA said students should rely only on official updates available on the NTA website and verified social media handles. The agency also added that such fake channels are being blocked.

NEET UG 2026 exam date

NEET UG 2026 will be conducted on May 3, 2026 (Sunday) in a single shift across the country. The exam is held for admission to undergraduate medical courses including MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, BSc Nursing, BVSc & AH, Other medical programmes.

NEET UG 2026: Important instructions for candidates

NTA has also shared important guidelines for exam day:

• Candidates must carry valid ID proof to the exam centre
• Entry will not be allowed without ID proof
• Pens for filling OMR sheets will be provided at the exam centre
• Students should wear simple and light clothes
• Avoid sleeveless clothes, heavy accessories, and bulky items

Also read: NEET UG 2026 guidelines: NTA reminds candidates on dress code and no watches rule; check details here

Candidates are advised to carefully follow all instructions and rely only on official announcements to avoid confusion.

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