New Delhi, 15 June
Re-NEET paper leaked? Ahmedabad Police arrest three; NTA denies claims
Days before the Re-NEET examination scheduled for June 21, reports and social media posts claiming that the question paper had been leaked triggered concern among students. However, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has denied any paper leak, while Ahmedabad Police have arrested three individuals in separate cases linked to alleged exam-related fraud.
According to police, two of the accused were arrested in Rajasthan for allegedly running Telegram channels that falsely claimed to provide the Re-NEET question paper to students.
The suspects, identified as Sumer Singh Meena of Jaipur and Akash Meena of Kota, allegedly created eight Telegram channels under the name “Private Mafia” and circulated advertisements claiming they had access to the Re-NEET question paper.
Police said the claims were false and were allegedly used to attract students seeking advance access to examination material. Investigators found transactions worth nearly Rs 1.5 crore through bank accounts linked to the accused.
Authorities also alleged that the duo promoted investment schemes promising unusually high returns through the same Telegram network.
The arrests come amid growing concern over misinformation related to competitive examinations. Officials clarified that the case involves alleged fraudulent claims regarding the examination paper and does not establish that any actual leak took place.
The NTA has denied reports suggesting that the Re-NEET question paper was compromised and has maintained that the examination process remains secure.- Re-NEET paper leaked?
NEET Candidate Accounts Allegedly Hacke; Re-NEET paper leaked?
In a separate cybercrime case, Ahmedabad Police arrested Navin Yadav, a resident of Bihar’s Gaya district, for allegedly gaining unauthorized access to NEET candidate accounts and diverting examination fee refunds.
The investigation began after a complaint was lodged with the cybercrime police station regarding the theft of a candidate’s NEET portal password.- Re-NEET paper leaked?
According to police, Yadav allegedly targeted around 350 candidate accounts and successfully accessed nearly 150 accounts by exploiting weak passwords.
Investigators said he then changed the bank account details linked to those profiles and replaced them with his own account information, enabling examination fee refunds to be credited to his account instead of the candidates.
Officials stated that the refunds were issued following the cancellation of the original NEET examination scheduled for May 3.
Investigation Continues
Police said further investigation is underway to determine the full extent of the alleged fraud and identify any additional individuals who may have been involved.
Authorities have advised students to rely only on official updates issued by the NTA and avoid social media groups or messaging channels that claim to offer question papers, guaranteed ranks, or confidential examination material.
With Re-NEET 2026 approaching, officials have urged candidates to remain vigilant against online scams and secure their examination accounts with strong passwords.
Exam Scams Continue to Target Students
Competitive examinations such as NEET often become targets for fraudsters who attempt to exploit students’ anxiety and eagerness to secure admission to medical colleges. Cybercrime officials have repeatedly warned candidates against trusting individuals or online groups that claim to provide question papers, guaranteed scores, or special access to examination materials.
In recent years, messaging platforms such as Telegram and WhatsApp have been increasingly used by scammers to circulate misleading advertisements related to examination papers. Many of these groups demand advance payments from students while making false promises regarding leaked question papers or preferential treatment in examinations.
Education experts advise candidates to verify any examination-related information through official sources, including the National Testing Agency (NTA) website and authorized government channels. Students are also encouraged to use strong passwords for examination portals and avoid sharing login credentials with anyone.
Officials said awareness remains one of the most effective tools in preventing students and parents from falling victim to such fraudulent schemes.