The National Testing Agency (NTA) has started sending important updates regarding the upcoming NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination directly to candidates through its verified WhatsApp account. This initiative comes ahead of the June 21 exam date.
Purpose of WhatsApp Alerts
The move aims to ensure that students receive authentic information about their examination centres and admit cards while protecting them from fake messages and online scams. NTA emphasized that candidates should rely solely on messages from its verified WhatsApp account, which is +91 78279 80287 and carries a blue verification tick with the name "National Testing Agency". Any message claiming to be from NTA without the verified badge should be treated as suspicious.
One-Way Communication Channel
The agency clarified that the WhatsApp service is a one-way communication channel. Candidates will never be asked to share OTPs, personal details, or make any payment. NTA also reiterated that it does not send question papers, answer keys, or any "leaked" examination material.
New Admit Card Required
Candidates have been instructed to download their admit cards from the official NEET website, neet.nta.nic.in. The admit card issued for the May 3 examination will not be valid for the June 21 re-examination, as many students have been allotted new examination centres in their preferred cities. However, students who have already downloaded and printed their June 21 admit cards need not do so again.
Clarifying the issue, NTA stated: "It is clarified that those who have already downloaded their admit cards for the June 21 NEET-UG examination need not do it again. The SMS, email and WhatsApp messages are primarily for those students who are yet to download their new admit cards. The May 3 admit cards will not be valid as many students have been allocated new centers in their preferred cities. Downloading and printing June 21 admit card once is enough."
Safety Precautions
Candidates have been advised to type the official website address themselves while downloading their admit cards and avoid clicking on links received through forwarded messages or unknown sources. NTA has also urged students to report suspicious messages or fraud attempts through the designated complaint portal or by calling the cybercrime helpline at 1930.
Exam Details
The NEET-UG re-examination will be conducted on June 21 amid heightened security measures following the cancellation of the earlier test.
