NEET UG 2025: NTA Cautions Against False Rumors and Information
NTA Alerts on Suspicious NEET-UG Paper Leak Claims
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a warning to NEET-UG exam takers to be wary of rumors and misleading information about the medical entrance exam. This warning comes after the NTA identified around 1,500 suspicious NEET-UG paper leak claims.
Prevention of Unfair Means Act
The NTA has cautioned that anyone found guilty of using or facilitating unfair means will face severe penalties under the Prevention of Unfair Means Act. This advisory was given a day before the NEET UG 2025 exam, which is scheduled for Sunday, May 4, from 2PM to 5PM.
NEET UG 2025 Examination
Over 22.7 lakh students have registered for the NEET UG 2025 examination, which will take place across 5,453 centres in India and 13 cities abroad.
NTA Cracks Down on Fake Telegram and Instagram Channels
On Thursday, May 1, the NTA flagged over 165 Telegram channels and over 32 Instagram accounts for allegedly spreading misinformation about the NEET UG exam. The agency took action on the channels claiming to have access to the NEET (UG) 2025 question paper, as reported by PTI.
- The NTA identified 106 Telegram and 16 Instagram channels spreading misinformation and attempting to mislead students.
- The NTA requested Telegram and Instagram to immediately remove the flagged channels to prevent the spread of falsehood and unnecessary panic among the aspirants.
NTA’s Advisory
The NTA has urged all NEET (UG) candidates and their guardians to stay vigilant and not fall prey to individuals or groups who seek to manipulate or mislead them. Students are advised to rely only on official communications from the NTA website and avoid engaging with unverified sources or middlemen claiming to influence the examination or admission process. Unscrupulous elements attempting to exploit students by falsely promising medical seats will fall under the ambit of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act. The Act mandates stringent penalties for anyone found guilty of adopting or facilitating unfair means.
