NTA launches official WhatsApp updates for NEET re-test, warns of fake messages
Ahead of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, the NTA said candidates will receive updates through its verified WhatsApp, SMS and email channels. The advisory warns students to ignore fake messages, use only official sources and report suspected fraud.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced an official WhatsApp notification service for candidates appearing in the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21. Alongside the new service, the Agency has also issued a detailed advisory asking students to remain alert against fake SMSs, emails and fraudulent messages circulating in the name of the examination.
The announcements were made through two posts on the Agency's official X account as part of its awareness campaign ahead of the re-examination.
A NEW WAY TO STAY UPDATED
Candidates will now receive important examination updates, including examination centre details, directly through the NTA's verified WhatsApp account.
The agency has asked students to verify the source before trusting any message.
Only from our verified account: +91 78279 80287.
Look for the blue verified tick + name 'National Testing Agency'.
The NTA also warned that any account using its name without the blue verification badge should not be trusted.
The Agency clarified that the WhatsApp service is only for official broadcasts. "We will not ask you to reply, share OTPs/personal details, or pay," the post read.
DON'T FALL FOR FAKE MESSAGES
Along with WhatsApp notifications, the NTA said it is sending reminder SMSs and emails asking candidates to download their admit cards.
According to the advisory:
Official SMSs will come only from the sender ID NICPEP.
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Official emails will be sent only from no-reply.neet.nta@nic.in.
The only official website is neet.nta.nic.in.
The Agency has advised candidates to type the website address directly into their browser instead of opening forwarded links.
It also reminded students that the admit card issued for the May 3 examination is no longer valid for the re-examination.
WHAT NTA SAYS IT WILL NEVER DO
The Agency has listed several warning signs to help candidates identify fraud.
NTA will NEVER ask for any payment.
NTA never sends papers, answer keys or 'leaked' material.
NTA will never share your admit card via a link.
Students who receive suspicious messages have been advised not to click on any links and instead report them through the official NEET grievance portal or the National Cyber Crime Portal, or call the cybercrime helpline 1930.
With the re-examination just around the corner, the NTA has urged candidates to rely only on its verified communication channels and ignore unverified messages circulating on social media and messaging platforms.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has introduced an official WhatsApp notification service for candidates appearing in the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21. Alongside the new service, the Agency has also issued a detailed advisory asking students to remain alert against fake SMSs, emails and fraudulent messages circulating in the name of the examination.
The announcements were made through two posts on the Agency's official X account as part of its awareness campaign ahead of the re-examination.
A NEW WAY TO STAY UPDATED
Candidates will now receive important examination updates, including examination centre details, directly through the NTA's verified WhatsApp account.
The agency has asked students to verify the source before trusting any message.
Only from our verified account: +91 78279 80287.
Look for the blue verified tick + name 'National Testing Agency'.
The NTA also warned that any account using its name without the blue verification badge should not be trusted.
The Agency clarified that the WhatsApp service is only for official broadcasts. "We will not ask you to reply, share OTPs/personal details, or pay," the post read.
DON'T FALL FOR FAKE MESSAGES
Along with WhatsApp notifications, the NTA said it is sending reminder SMSs and emails asking candidates to download their admit cards.
According to the advisory:
Official SMSs will come only from the sender ID NICPEP.
Official emails will be sent only from no-reply.neet.nta@nic.in.
The only official website is neet.nta.nic.in.
The Agency has advised candidates to type the website address directly into their browser instead of opening forwarded links.
It also reminded students that the admit card issued for the May 3 examination is no longer valid for the re-examination.
WHAT NTA SAYS IT WILL NEVER DO
The Agency has listed several warning signs to help candidates identify fraud.
NTA will NEVER ask for any payment.
NTA never sends papers, answer keys or 'leaked' material.
NTA will never share your admit card via a link.
Students who receive suspicious messages have been advised not to click on any links and instead report them through the official NEET grievance portal or the National Cyber Crime Portal, or call the cybercrime helpline 1930.
With the re-examination just around the corner, the NTA has urged candidates to rely only on its verified communication channels and ignore unverified messages circulating on social media and messaging platforms.
