NEET UG 2026: NTA Warns Students Against Fake OMR Sheets and AI Altered Scorecards; Check Details
NTA has issued a strict warning regarding NEET UG 2026 result fraud involving fake NEET OMR sheets online. Read about the severe penalties under the Public Examinations Act 2024 and know how to file NEET grievance records here.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released an important notice for NEET UG 2026 candidates. This notice is a warning for all NEET aspirants. The agency has detected multiple cases of NEET UG 2026 result fraud in several parts of the country. Reportedly, some candidates are trying to claim higher marks using fake NEET OMR sheets online. The NTA clarified that it has recorded scores for each student. It will take strict legal action against anyone spreading false documents.
The NTA conducted NEET UG 2026 re-exam on June 21, 2026. The results were declared on July 16, 2026. Soon after the result announcement, some candidates filed complaints about mismatched scores. They claimed their scanned OMR sheets were changed. Later on, the NTA conducted a forensic review of these issues. The investigation revealed that the images submitted by the complainants were completely fake and altered.
NEET UG 2026 Latest Notice: Major Ways of Document Manipulation
Reportedly, fraudsters used AI tools to alter NEET scorecards and fake marksheets. The NTA identified four major ways people manipulated these documents.
- First, some used AI tools to recreate text boxes. This caused noticeable spelling distortions on the sheets.
- Second, names were overwritten while keeping the original barcodes intact.
- Third, numbers were changed even though the official QR codes showed the real, lower marks.
- Lastly, some people created entirely fictional candidate profiles.
How to File NEET Grievance Form Correctly?
Commonly asked questions
The NTA released the NEET OMR sheet 2026 on July 13 and also provided the opportunity to challenge the responses recorded of the candidates till July 15. Candidates can download the OMR answer sheet using the application number and password.
Yes, the NEET OMR sheet 2026 has been released on the official website. Candidates can access their OMR response sheets by using the login link.
No, the RE NEET 2026 was not postponed. The exam was held as scheduled on June 21.
Candidates must only use the official NTA helpdesk portal for filing the NEET grievance form. They must not send unverified images from external mobile apps or websites. They have to type the application number and roll number into the official form and explain their exact data discrepancy clearly.
Check here: NTA NEET UG 2026 Fake Scorecard Notice
NEET UG 2026: NTA Shares Verified Data for OMR Discrepancies
The National Testing Agency is sharing verified data of candidates who have submitted the OMR discrepancies on its official 'X' channel. Students can check the verified information for the claim on the NTA Twitter handle.
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