{"id":300731,"date":"2026-04-21T12:24:54","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/?p=300731"},"modified":"2026-04-21T12:51:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T07:21:38","slug":"neet-ug-2026-nta-warns-candidates-of-fake-paper-leak-claims-on-telegram","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/blog\/neet-ug-2026-nta-warns-candidates-of-fake-paper-leak-claims-on-telegram\/","title":{"rendered":"NEET UG 2026 Exam: NTA warns candidates To Not Fall For fake paper leak claims on Telegram"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, as NEET UG exam day draws closer, a familiar and dangerous pattern emerges online. Mysterious Telegram channels pop up. Bold claims flood group chats. And desperate aspirants \u2014 some of them years deep into preparation \u2014 start wondering: what if it&#8217;s real this time?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This year is no different. And the National Testing Agency (NTA) wants you to know: it&#8217;s not real. It never is.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Official Warning on NEET UG 2026 Paper Leak Claims<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NTA has warned against fraudulent messages regarding the alleged leak of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/neet-exam\">NEET UG 2026<\/a> papers on various platforms like Telegram and others, advising candidates not to be fooled by these tricks. The notice was put out on the verified handle of X (formerly Twitter). It said, \u201cBe wary of scammers trying to spread rumours about NEET papers on Telegram and other similar websites. Do not be fooled into believing these scams. Only trust the information posted by the NTA on its website and verified social media handles.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300756\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300756\" style=\"width: 749px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-300756\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/bbbb-300x163.png\" alt=\"NTA warns candidates To Not Fall For fake paper leak claims on Telegram\" width=\"749\" height=\"407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/bbbb-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/bbbb-1024x555.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/bbbb-768x416.png 768w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/bbbb-150x81.png 150w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/bbbb-750x407.png 750w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/bbbb.png 1031w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NTA warns candidates To Not Fall For fake paper leak claims on Telegram<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET UG 2026 Dress Code<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Along with the scam warning, the NTA has explicitly reminded all NEET UG 2026 candidates to adhere strictly to the official <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/neet-dress-code\">NEET dress code<\/a>. Non-compliance can lead to delayed entry, extra checking, or outright denial of entry to the exam hall.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_300752\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-300752\" style=\"width: 598px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-300752\" src=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced-300x158.png\" alt=\"NEET Dress Code 2026\" width=\"598\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced-300x158.png 300w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced-1024x541.png 1024w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced-768x406.png 768w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced-1536x811.png 1536w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced-150x79.png 150w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced-750x396.png 750w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced-1140x602.png 1140w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced-1200x634.png 1200w, https:\/\/blogcdn.aakash.ac.in\/wordpress_media\/2026\/04\/neet_post_enhanced.png 1590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 598px) 100vw, 598px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-300752\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">NEET Dress Code 2026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET 2026 Exam Date and Timing<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/neet-exam-dates\">NEET UG 2026 exam date<\/a> is going to held on May 3, 2026\u00a0 Here is the NEET 2026 exam date official announcement and other important NEET 2026 exam day details that aspirants must follow:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Activity<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Time Slot<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting time<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11:00 AM onwards<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry to the examination hall<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Last entry into exam centre<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:30 PM sharp<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distribution of test booklet<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13:45<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Writing of roll number and other details<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1:50 PM to 2:00 PM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Commencement of examination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14:00<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion of examination<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17:20<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><a style=\"display: inline-block; padding: 12px 22px; background: #1a73e8; color: #ffffff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; border-radius: 6px;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aakash.ac.in\/neet-admit-card\">NEET Admit Card <\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why You Should Ignore Paper Leak Rumours<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These can:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Waste your time and money<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Distracts you from revision<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Causes unnecessary stress<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even getting you in trouble if you are knowingly a part of it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NEET is one of the most secure exams conducted in India; in case of any problem, it will be announced officially.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FAQs<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-faq-schema-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>1. Has the NEET UG 2026 paper been leaked?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. The National Testing Agency has assured that all such rumours are fake.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>2. Do Telegram channels offer genuine NEET question papers?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>No. Such Telegram channels only try to cheat students out of money.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>3. What should I wear for NEET 2026?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>You can wear light clothing, refrain from wearing full sleeves, and not bring anything that is forbidden.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>4. Can I wear my religious dress during NEET?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Yes, but you need to notify the NTA about your attire and arrive early to undergo checks.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>5. What if I violate the NEET dress code?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>In some cases, you might have to undergo additional security check and\/or entry denial.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every year, as NEET UG exam day draws closer, a familiar and dangerous pattern emerges online. Mysterious Telegram channels pop up. Bold claims flood group chats. And desperate aspirants \u2014 some of them years deep into preparation \u2014 start wondering: what if it&#8217;s real this time? This year is no different. 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