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4d ago

NTA Flags Over 120 Social Media Accounts for False NEET UG 2025 Leak Claims

Ahead of the May 4 exam, authorities escalate anti-fraud measures, requesting takedowns and legal action against fake Telegram and Instagram channels.

Candidates coming out after appearing in the NEET (UG) 2024 exam at an examination centre at Loyola High School, Kurji in Patna. (Santosh Kumar/HT/Photo for representational purpose only)
Over 120 Instagram, Telegram accounts flagged over false NEET paper leak claims
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Overview

  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) has identified 106 Telegram channels and 16 Instagram accounts spreading false claims about NEET UG 2025 paper leaks.
  • A Suspicious Claims Reporting Portal, launched on April 26, has received over 1,500 reports, with most submissions related to fake leak messages on Telegram.
  • The NTA has formally requested the removal of flagged accounts and sought administrator details from Telegram and Instagram for legal action.
  • Cases have been escalated to the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs for investigation and prosecution.
  • The Ministry of Education is coordinating with local authorities nationwide to ensure security and prevent irregularities during the May 4 exam across 5,000 centers in over 550 cities.