NTA Warns NEET-UG Aspirants: Fake AI-Generated OMR Sheets Could Lead to Legal Action

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued a stern advisory to NEET-UG 2026 candidates and their parents, cautioning them against submitting fake or AI-generated OMR answer sheets while raising complaints over score discrepancies. The agency warned that anyone found using fabricated documents could face legal action .

The advisory comes after the NTA examined multiple representations from candidates who claimed that their declared scores did not match their expectations. During the scrutiny process, officials found that several OMR sheets attached to these complaints appeared to be forged or generated using artificial intelligence , prompting the agency to issue a public warning.

According to the NTA, all complaints are being carefully verified, and only original OMR sheets should be submitted for review. The agency stressed that attempts to mislead authorities by producing fake documents or AI-generated copies would be treated seriously and could result in legal proceedings against the complainants.

The development follows the declaration of NEET-UG 2026 results on July 16 , in which 11.21 lakh candidates qualified the country's largest undergraduate medical entrance examination.

This year's examination was marked by controversy after the original May 3 test was cancelled on May 12 amid allegations of a paper leak. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is currently probing the matter. A fresh examination was conducted on June 21 , leading to the release of the revised results.

In the aftermath of the controversy, the Central government announced that future editions of NEET-UG will be conducted in a computer-based test (CBT) format instead of the traditional pen-and-paper mode. The decision follows years of discussions between the education and health ministries on modernising the examination system and strengthening its integrity.

NEET-UG remains India's largest entrance examination for undergraduate medical education, attracting nearly 25 lakh registrations every year. The examination serves as the gateway to around 1.08 lakh MBBS seats , including approximately 56,000 seats in government medical colleges and 52,000 in private institutions . Scores are also used for admissions to undergraduate courses in dentistry, Ayurveda, Unani, and Siddha .

With scrutiny of post-result complaints now underway, the NTA has urged students and parents to rely only on authentic records and avoid any attempt to manipulate evidence through AI or other means.