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NTA Warns of NEET UG 2026 Exam Scam on Telegram
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🗓 17 Jun 2026, 08:01 PM
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) has alerted candidates about a potential scam targeting the NEET UG 2026 examination, involving a Telegram-based racket. Access to Telegram was temporarily restricted in India following these concerns.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a warning regarding a fraudulent scheme circulating on the Telegram platform, potentially targeting aspirants for the NEET UG 2026 examination. The agency is investigating a racket that appears to be operating through the messaging app.
This alert comes in the wake of the central government's decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram within India. The restriction is in effect until June 22, and the platform has been directed to disable its message-editing feature for previously posted content.
While the specifics of the scam methodology are being investigated, the NTA's advisory aims to safeguard students from falling victim to such fraudulent activities. Further details on the nature of the racket and its operations are expected as the investigation progresses.
This alert comes in the wake of the central government's decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram within India. The restriction is in effect until June 22, and the platform has been directed to disable its message-editing feature for previously posted content.
While the specifics of the scam methodology are being investigated, the NTA's advisory aims to safeguard students from falling victim to such fraudulent activities. Further details on the nature of the racket and its operations are expected as the investigation progresses.