NTA Investigates Malpractice Allegations in NEET UG 2026

NEET UG 2026 Under Scanner: NTA Escalates Probe to Central Agencies

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced on May 7-8, 2026, that it is working with central agencies to investigate alleged malpractices in the NEET UG 2026 exam held on May 3. The probe follows reports from the Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) regarding a leaked 'guess paper' that reportedly matched the actual exam questions and was circulated on social media platforms.

Investigation Status:

• Notification: NTA received inputs on alleged malpractices on the evening of May 7.


• Security Measures: NTA maintains that the exam was held under full security with GPS-tracked papers and 5G jammers.


• Involved Agencies: Rajasthan SOG has already detained suspects linked to the circulation of the paper.