NEET Re-Exam 2026: NTA Issues Fraud Alert, Sends Admit Card Updates via WhatsApp

With the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination just days away, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has stepped up its communication efforts by sending reminder messages through SMS, email, and WhatsApp, while simultaneously warning candidates against fraudulent messages and fake exam-related communications.

The re-examination, scheduled for June 21 , comes after the original NEET-UG test conducted on May 3 was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak. The matter is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) .

In a public advisory, the NTA urged students who have not yet downloaded their fresh admit cards to do so immediately through the official website. The agency clarified that official SMS notifications will be sent only from the sender ID "NICPEP" , while emails will originate from no-reply.neet.nta@nic.in .

To strengthen communication with candidates, the NTA has also introduced WhatsApp notifications for the re-examination process. Students have been advised to verify the sender carefully and ensure that messages come from the verified account displaying the blue tick and the name "National Testing Agency." Any account lacking the verification mark should be treated as suspicious, even if it appears to use the agency's name.

The agency stressed that it will never ask candidates for payments, OTPs, personal information, exam papers, answer keys, or leaked study material . Students have been cautioned not to click on suspicious links and to report any such messages through cybercrime reporting channels.

Addressing concerns raised by candidates on social media, the NTA clarified that those who have already downloaded their admit cards for the June 21 re-examination do not need to download them again . The latest reminders are primarily aimed at students who have not yet obtained their revised admit cards.

The agency further explained that admit cards issued for the cancelled May 3 examination are no longer valid , as many candidates have been allotted new examination centres within their preferred cities. As a result, fresh admit cards containing updated centre details and roll numbers must be used on the day of the test.

The clarification follows growing anxiety among students after receiving "urgent" messages stating that examination centres and roll numbers could change. Several candidates expressed concern online, arguing that last-minute updates added to the stress of an already challenging examination process.

Seeking to reassure aspirants, the NTA emphasized that downloading and printing the new admit card once is sufficient and urged candidates to rely only on official communication channels for authentic information.