NTA Calls Viral NEET Leak Video Fake After Re-Exam

The National Testing Agency has dismissed as fake a viral social media video alleging a paper leak in the NEET UG 2026 reexamination, which was conducted on Sunday, June 21. The agency and the government's Press Information Bureau Fact Check unit have both stated the claims are false and warned of legal action against those spreading misinformation.

The NTA said the reexamination was conducted successfully under comprehensive security and surveillance. In a statement, the agency said it is coordinating with the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre and law enforcement agencies to take action against those responsible for originating the fabricated content. Officials urged students, parents, and the public to rely only on official announcements from the NTA's verified channels and not to amplify unverified material.

This reexamination was held after the original NEET UG test, conducted on May 3, was cancelled due to a question paper leak. More than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the retest across 5,440 centres in India and 14 centres abroad, with the exam offered in 13 languages.

NTA Director General Abhishek Singh stated that the process proceeded smoothly with full security...