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NTA Denies NEET UG 2026 Irregularities, Says Exam Secure Under Full Protocol

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has responded to alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2026 examination, stating it was conducted under full security protocol. The agency detailed measures including GPS-tracked vehicles, AI-assisted CCTV monitoring, biometric verification, and 5G jammers. Inputs regarding malpractice were escalated to central agencies on May 8 for independent verification. NTA assured a transparent investigation and urged candidates not to let the anxiety devalue the integrity of bona fide aspirants.

Key Points: NTA on NEET 2026: Exam Secure, Probe Underway

  • NTA says NEET UG 2026 held under full security protocol
  • GPS-tracked vehicles, AI CCTV, biometrics, 5G jammers used
  • Inputs on malpractice escalated to central agencies on May 8
  • NTA vows transparent probe, asks candidates not to panic
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NTA responds to alleged irregularities in NEET UG 2026, says "exam conducted under full security protocol, probe underway"

NTA responds to alleged NEET UG 2026 irregularities, stating exam was conducted under full security protocol with GPS tracking, AI monitoring, and 5G jammers. Investigation underway.

"The effort and integrity of the very large majority of bona fide aspirants is not in question, and will not be devalued. - NTA"

New Delhi, May 10

The National Testing Agency on Sunday issued a statement regarding the alleged irregularities linked to the NEET 2026 examination, following action initiated by the Rajasthan Special Operations Group.

In a post on X, NTA said that the exam of May 3 was conducted under "full security protocol" across all centres.

NTA stated that the question papers were transported in GPS-tracked vehicles bearing unique, traceable watermark identifiers. Examination halls operated under AI-assisted CCTV monitoring from a central control room, with biometric verification of every candidate and 5G jammers in operation.

The agency said that it received inputs concerning alleged malpractice activity around the examination on May 7.

"These inputs were escalated by NTA to central agencies on the morning of 8 May 2026 for independent verification and necessary action. These inputs were escalated by NTA to central agencies on the morning of 8 May 2026 for independent verification and necessary action," they said.

NTA updated that the investigation is still underway and the facts will be established by the agencies in due course.

"NTA will not pre-judge the inquiry, nor characterise its likely outcome. Whatever the agencies determine -- including findings that may require further action -- will be examined transparently and disclosed in keeping with established procedure," the agency said.

Addressing the NEET (UG) 2026 candidates and their families, NTA said, "The effort and integrity of the very large majority of bona fide aspirants is not in question, and will not be devalued. NTA is conscious of the anxiety reports of this nature can cause, and we ask candidates to allow the agencies the space to complete their work. Any necessary steps will be taken in consultation with the Ministry of Education at the appropriate stage."

NEET UG continues to be one of the largest undergraduate entrance examinations in India. It serves as the gateway for admission to MBBS, BDS, and other allied medical programmes across institutions in the country.

- ANI

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Shreya B
While the security measures seem robust, the fact that inputs about malpractice came only on May 7 (days after the exam) raises legitimate questions. NTA should expedite the investigation and immediately release centre-wise anomaly reports to reassure lakhs of anxious aspirants. Just saying 'probe underway' won't calm nerves.
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Vikram M
As a parent of a NEET aspirant, I am tired of these controversies year after year. Yes, technology is there, but what about the human element? The invigilators, the centre management, the local coordination — these are the weak links. The system needs a dedicated whistleblower portal and surprise checks during the exam itself, not post-facto probes.
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Priya S
Fair point by NTA that the majority of aspirants are honest and shouldn't be devalued due to a few bad actors. But they must also acknowledge that even a single instance of paper leak destroys the dreams of thousands who prepared hard. The 'established procedure' they keep talking about needs to be faster and more transparent. We can't afford slow justice in education. 🎓
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James A
Coming from a country where university entrance exams are far simpler, I admire the scale of NEET. But with such complexity, the oversight must be equally sophisticated. The fact that Rajasthan SOG had to step in shows that internal checks might have gaps. Hope the probe is truly independent and the findings are shared publicly, not just 'in due course'.
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Rohit P
The tone of NTA's statement is defensive, not conciliatory. They list all the tech they used, but don't acknowledge any

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