Fake NEET UG 2026 Re-Test Circular Goes Viral, PIB Issues Clarification

Last Updated:June 10, 2026, 2:23 pm IST

PIB asserted that the document is completely fake and has not been issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) or any other official government body.

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A circular on re-NEET claiming directions on exam preparation and moderation panel for has been claimed fake by the Press Information Bureau. PIB asserted that the document is completely fake and has not been issued by the National Testing Agency (NTA) or any other official government body.

“Claim: A purported NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Examination circular is being circulated on social media…. Beware! This circular is #fake. No such circular has been issued regarding the NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Examination,” PIB posted on X.

To avoid any mismanagement and address issues of misinformation, PIB issued a notice advising candidates to “not to trust, share, or rely on unverified examination-related content,” the post stated, adding, “For authentic updates and official information, visit only: http://neet.nta.nic.in.”

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday emphasized that the government is taking extra precautions this time as he reviewed preparations for the re-test. From question paper setting to their delivery at the examination centres, he assured candidates that measures have been put in place to ensure the examination is conducted smoothly, securely and without errors.

Giving an insight to the increased security arrangements during the review meeting at the headquarters of the NTA, Pradhan asserted that the Centre strengthened the NTA by inducting new officials at the levels of joint secretary, director and deputy director last month. He added, “Both experienced and newly inducted officials have been assigned specific responsibilities. Some are handling logistics, some are supervising printing, some are coordinating with the Air Force, some with banks, some with states, while others are verifying software security,” PTI reported.

has activated the online portal for eligible Persons with Disabilities (PwD) and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) candidates to submit details of their scribes for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026. The facility has been introduced ahead of the upcoming NEET UG 2026 re-examination, which is scheduled to be conducted on June 21, 2026.

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