The National Testing Agency (NTA) has firmly denied allegations of a NEET UG 2026 examination paper leak. This response follows the circulation of a video on social media, which claimed that the NEET question paper was leaked online before the exam. The NTA has labelled the video as fake and assured that a detailed investigation is underway.

NTA's Response to Allegations

The controversy began when a social media user posted a video on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, alleging that the NEET UG 2026 question paper had been leaked. The video quickly gained traction, raising concerns among students and parents alike. In response, the NTA categorically denied these claims, stating, 'This is fake. NTA is getting it investigated. We have details of where the question paper with the ID on watermark was issued and to which student.'

The NEET UG 2026 examination was conducted on May 3, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM in pen-and-paper mode. It is one of the largest undergraduate entrance exams in India, with over 22.7 lakh candidates appearing this year across 551 cities in India and 14 cities abroad, at more than 5,400 centres.

Exam Details and Candidate Feedback

The NEET UG 2026 exam is a crucial gateway for students aspiring to pursue MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical programmes in India. This year, candidates reported the paper to be of easy to moderate difficulty, although many found it lengthy. Compared to the previous year, the 2026 paper was considered slightly easier, particularly by those attempting the exam for the second time.

Moving forward, the NTA has assured that any individual found responsible for spreading false information will face legal action. Candidates are advised to rely only on official announcements from the NTA for accurate information. For further updates, students can visit the NTA's official website at www.nta.ac.in.