The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday said the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination was conducted without any errors and under extensive security arrangements, while defending the temporary blocking of Telegram as a measure to curb fake paper leak claims and online fraud targeting students.
A day after the examination concluded, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh said authorities had taken multiple steps to protect the integrity of the test and ensure a smooth experience for candidates. He maintained that there was no possibility of a paper leak and said misinformation circulating online had become a source of anxiety for students preparing for the examination.
According to Singh, the agency worked closely with security and government agencies to conduct what he described as a “zero-error” examination with strict action against any form of malpractice.
“This was as error-free and as flawless as it can be. We took every necessary step to do a balance between security and the convenience of students… We worked with all agencies, all security agencies to ensure that we are able to conduct an examination which is not only glitch-free, but which is also a zero-error examination with zero tolerance for any malpractice,” he said.
#WATCH | Delhi | On NEET-UG re-examination, National Testing Agency DG Abhishek Singh says, “This was as error free and as flawless as it can be. We took every necessary step to do a balance between security and convenience of students…We worked with all agencies, all security… pic.twitter.com/bgEsCKah0w
— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026
NTA explains decision to block Telegram before NEET re-exam
Singh said the temporary restrictions on Telegram were imposed because false claims of question paper leaks were being circulated on the platform, creating uncertainty among candidates.
He said the agency was fully confident about the security of the examination process and the handling of question papers.
“We were 100% sure that the papers were safe, everything was safe, secure, and we have complete control of the chain of custody. What these platforms were doing was that they were sending a fake perception of a leak, which adds to the mental stress and trauma of students because we are dealing with 17 and 18-year-olds,” Singh said.
He added that fraudsters were also exploiting students and parents by offering fake question papers in exchange for money.
“Then, these platforms were also encouraging fraudsters to fool people with fake question papers and playing on the anxiety and the vulnerability of people that they will pay up small amounts to get a document which will have nothing to do with the question paper,” he said.
NTA warns of action against misinformation and fake posts
The NTA chief said law enforcement agencies are monitoring cases involving fake videos, misleading posts and online scams linked to the examination.
“Anybody who tries to spread misinformation, share fake videos, share fake posts in order to scam someone or in order to increase the mental stress of people, the strong arm of the law will come very strongly on it,” Singh said.
#WATCH | Delhi | On NEET-UG re-examination, National Testing Agency DG Abhishek Singh says, “Anybody who tries to spread misinformation, share fake videos, share fake posts in order to scam someone or in order to increase the mental stress of people, the strong arm of the law… pic.twitter.com/zdo5m0fu6x
— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2026
He added that all such cases had been reported and those responsible would face action under the law.
Reiterating the agency’s position, Singh said there was “no possibility of any leak in this examination”.
More than 20 lakh candidates appeared for NEET-UG 2026 re-test
Calling the examination a collective national effort, Singh said government departments, state administrations, district authorities, students and parents had worked together to ensure a fair process.
“It was a whole of government approach, a whole of India approach in which all government of India departments, state governments, district machinery, students, parents, all stakeholders came together to convey a message to all the fraudsters and scamsters that you cannot beat the system,” he said.
The NEET-UG 2026 re-examination concluded on Sunday across India and at 14 overseas locations. More than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the test at 5,440 centres.
The examination was conducted in 13 languages under multiple layers of security. Measures included Aadhaar-based biometric and facial authentication, CCTV monitoring, signal jammers, two-stage frisking and real-time surveillance through command-and-control centres set up by the NTA, the Ministry of Education, state headquarters and district administrations.