The National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit have jointly debunked a viral video circulating on social media that falsely claimed the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination question paper was leaked on Telegram before the test. In an official statement issued on June 21, 2026, the NTA declared the video as fabricated and the claims as false, emphasizing that the examination was conducted successfully under comprehensive security measures.
NTA Official Statement
The NTA took to social media to address the misinformation, stating: "NTA's attention has been drawn to a fabricated video being circulated on social media regarding NEET (UG) 2026. The video is FAKE and the claims it makes are false. The examination was conducted successfully today under comprehensive…" The statement underscores the agency's commitment to maintaining the integrity of the examination process.
PIB Fact Check Confirms
The PIB Fact Check unit, responsible for verifying government-related claims, also flagged the video as fake. In a tweet, they wrote: "A video is being circulated on social media claiming that the NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Examination question paper was leaked on Telegram before the examination. #PIBFactCheck ❌ This Claim is #FAKE ✅ According to @NTA_Exams, reports alleging paper leak are unfounded and false." This joint verification aims to prevent panic and confusion among students and parents.
Impact and Reassurance
The NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination was a critical event for thousands of medical aspirants across India. The NTA's swift response and the PIB's fact-check serve to reassure stakeholders that the examination process remains secure. Students are advised to ignore such fake videos and rely only on official communications from the NTA and PIB for accurate information.
