NTA warns NEET-UG 2026 of legal action on fake OMR sheets

The National Testing Agency has issued a stern warning to candidates of the NEET-UG 2026 medical entrance exam, cautioning that submitting fake or AI-generated Optical Mark Recognition sheets while filing complaints about score discrepancies could result in legal action. The advisory, posted on social media on July 18, follows a review of numerous complaints where fabricated documents were submitted for verification.

Officials stated that during the scrutiny of complaints regarding differences between candidates' expected and declared scores, many of the submitted OMR sheets were found to be counterfeit or created using artificial intelligence. The agency emphasized that only original OMR sheets downloaded through official platforms will be accepted for verification. It advised students and parents against using edited, manipulated, or AI-generated documents when filing grievances.

This development comes just days after the NTA announced the results for the re-conducted NEET-UG exam on July 16. According to the agency, over 1.12 million candidates qualified. The results were fast-tracked following a major controversy that led to the cancellation of the original exam held on May...