Who has access to the Re-NEET question paper? NTA responds to viral leak claims
With NEET (UG) 2026 days away, the NTA warned candidates against online paper leak claims and impersonators. It also opened a grievance portal and urged students to rely only on official information shared through legitimate means.
With less than a week remaining for the re-conducted NEET (UG) 2026 examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has once again moved to counter a growing wave of paper leak rumours circulating across social media platforms.
The medical entrance examination is scheduled to be held on June 21 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Candidates will also be provided an additional 15 minutes, as notified by the agency.
Since the cancellation of NEET (UG) 2026 and the announcement of a fresh examination date, social media has been flooded with claims that the new question paper has already been leaked or is being sold through unofficial channels.
Several websites, messaging groups and anonymous social media accounts have claimed to possess advance access to the examination paper, triggering anxiety among lakhs of aspirants preparing for one of the country's most competitive entrance tests.
Seeking to reassure candidates, the NTA issued a fresh statement on X, urging students not to allow rumours to influence their preparation.
"Don't let rumours decide your NEET (UG) 2026 journey. No one, repeat, no one has access to the question paper before the exam," the agency said.
The NTA has repeatedly maintained that the question paper remains inaccessible before the test and that multiple layers of security govern its preparation, storage, transportation and distribution.
In a direct appeal to students, the agency advised aspirants to focus on their studies rather than unverified claims circulating online.
The NTA also warned candidates against websites or individuals promising access to the question paper in exchange for money. "If you spot a fake website, a 'leaked paper' offer, or someone posing as an NTA official, report it. We've got your back," the agency said.
Earlier in the day, the testing body launched a dedicated grievance-reporting portal, allowing candidates to submit complaints related to alleged paper leaks, suspicious online activity, impersonation attempts and other examination-related concerns.
Education experts note that major entrance examinations often become fertile ground for rumours, with fraudulent actors exploiting candidates' fears and uncertainties.
For many students, the repeated leak claims have added another layer of stress to an already demanding preparation cycle.
The agency's latest communication appears designed not only to debunk misinformation but also to restore confidence among candidates who remain apprehensive following the cancellation of the earlier examination.
As the countdown to NEET (UG) 2026 continues, the NTA's message remains unequivocal: trust official information, report suspicious activity, and do not be swayed by claims of leaked question papers.
For now, the agency insists that the answer to a question troubling many aspirants is simple: who has access to the NEET question paper before the exam? No one.
With less than a week remaining for the re-conducted NEET (UG) 2026 examination, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has once again moved to counter a growing wave of paper leak rumours circulating across social media platforms.
The medical entrance examination is scheduled to be held on June 21 from 2 pm to 5 pm. Candidates will also be provided an additional 15 minutes, as notified by the agency.
Since the cancellation of NEET (UG) 2026 and the announcement of a fresh examination date, social media has been flooded with claims that the new question paper has already been leaked or is being sold through unofficial channels.
Several websites, messaging groups and anonymous social media accounts have claimed to possess advance access to the examination paper, triggering anxiety among lakhs of aspirants preparing for one of the country's most competitive entrance tests.
Seeking to reassure candidates, the NTA issued a fresh statement on X, urging students not to allow rumours to influence their preparation.
"Don't let rumours decide your NEET (UG) 2026 journey. No one, repeat, no one has access to the question paper before the exam," the agency said.
The NTA has repeatedly maintained that the question paper remains inaccessible before the test and that multiple layers of security govern its preparation, storage, transportation and distribution.
In a direct appeal to students, the agency advised aspirants to focus on their studies rather than unverified claims circulating online.
The NTA also warned candidates against websites or individuals promising access to the question paper in exchange for money. "If you spot a fake website, a 'leaked paper' offer, or someone posing as an NTA official, report it. We've got your back," the agency said.
Earlier in the day, the testing body launched a dedicated grievance-reporting portal, allowing candidates to submit complaints related to alleged paper leaks, suspicious online activity, impersonation attempts and other examination-related concerns.
Education experts note that major entrance examinations often become fertile ground for rumours, with fraudulent actors exploiting candidates' fears and uncertainties.
For many students, the repeated leak claims have added another layer of stress to an already demanding preparation cycle.
The agency's latest communication appears designed not only to debunk misinformation but also to restore confidence among candidates who remain apprehensive following the cancellation of the earlier examination.
As the countdown to NEET (UG) 2026 continues, the NTA's message remains unequivocal: trust official information, report suspicious activity, and do not be swayed by claims of leaked question papers.
For now, the agency insists that the answer to a question troubling many aspirants is simple: who has access to the NEET question paper before the exam? No one.
