NEET-UG 2026: NTA Warns Against Fake OMR Sheets Amid Score Discrepancies

NTA Issues Warning to NEET-UG Candidates

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released a crucial advisory for candidates and their guardians regarding the NEET-UG 2026 examination. They have cautioned against the submission of counterfeit or AI-generated OMR sheets when filing complaints about score inconsistencies.

This advisory follows the NTA's investigation into numerous complaints concerning discrepancies between candidates' anticipated and actual NEET 2026 scores. During their review, the agency discovered that a significant number of the OMR sheets submitted for complaints were either forged or artificially generated.

The NTA stated, "We are diligently monitoring and examining all complaints. Given that many OMR sheets submitted for review have been identified as fake or AI-generated, we urge students and parents to present only authentic OMRs for scrutiny. Submitting fraudulent OMRs could lead to legal repercussions for the complainant."

The results for the medical entrance examination were declared on July 16, with 1.12 million candidates successfully qualifying.

The NTA had to cancel the exam scheduled for May 3 on May 12 due to allegations of a paper leak, which is currently under investigation by the CBI. The exam was subsequently rescheduled and conducted on June 21.

In light of the controversies surrounding the paper leak and alleged irregularities, the Centre has decided to transition the exam format to a computer-based test (CBT) rather than the traditional pen-and-paper method.

Extensive discussions have been taking place for several years between the education and health ministries regarding the mode of conducting NEET-UG.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) stands as the largest undergraduate entrance examination in India, with nearly 2.5 million candidates registering each year.

The NTA organizes this test annually for admissions into medical colleges, which offer a total of 108,000 MBBS seats. Out of these, around 56,000 are available in government institutions, while approximately 52,000 are in private colleges. Additionally, NEET results are utilized for admissions into undergraduate programs in dentistry, Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha.