Amidst floating ‘fake claims’ about the NEET UG 2025, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has identified over 120 social media groups as per sources. The dedicated portal that investigates the spread of such misinformation received over 1500 claims of alleged paper leaks for the NEET UG 2025.
In a decisive move to protect the integrity of the NEET (UG) 2025 examination process, the agency has initiated action on certain fraudulent Telegram and Instagram channels claiming to have access to the NEET (UG) 2025 question paper. “Acting on inputs received through its recently-launched Suspicious Claims Reporting Portal, the NTA has identified 106 Telegram and 16 Instagram channels engaged in spreading misinformation and attempting to mislead students,” as per PTI reports.
These claims have been formally registered to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) which is under the aegis of the Ministry of Home Affairs. Taking the legal and investigative efforts forward, Telegram and Instagram has been asked to remove the channels immediately. Furthermore, authorities have asked for the details of the administrators to prevent the “spread of falsehood and unnecessary panic among aspirants.” The details will be shared promptly with law-enforcement agencies for further prosecution.
When is NEET UG 2025?
The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (NEET) – UG 2025 is scheduled for Sunday, May 4. The admit cards have been released on Wednesday, April 30. Students are ensured that The Ministry of Education (MoE) is conducting a series of meetings with district magistrates and superintendents of police from all states and Union territories to ensure that there are no lapses in the upcoming NEET-UG. The ministry is implementing a comprehensive plan in response to last year’s alleged irregularities, including paper leaks, which raised concerns about the integrity of the exam.
(with PTI inputs)