Key Takeaways

  • NTA has declared several viral NEET UG 2026 OMR sheets to be fabricated or AI-generated.
  • The agency warned of legal action under the Public Examinations Act, BNS and IT Act against those creating or sharing fake documents.
  • Candidates with genuine complaints have been advised to use the official NTA grievance mechanism instead of relying on social media claims.

Quick Facts

  • NTA says viral NEET UG 2026 OMR sheets are fake.
  • Sharing fabricated OMR sheets may invite legal action.
  • Students should report concerns through official NTA channels.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday rejected allegations of discrepancies in the evaluation of NEET UG 2026 answer sheets, stating that several Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets circulating on social media are fabricated, digitally altered or generated using artificial intelligence (AI). The examination body also warned that strict legal action would be taken against those involved in creating, circulating or promoting forged documents.

The clarification comes after multiple social media posts claimed that candidates had received incorrect marks due to mismatches between their OMR sheets and final scorecards. According to the NTA, these allegations were investigated on a case-by-case basis and the viral OMR sheets did not match the agency’s official records.

NTA Says Official Records Are Final

In its statement, the agency maintained that only the OMR sheets and score records available in its official database are authentic. It said some of the images being circulated online had been digitally manipulated, while others appeared to be AI-generated.

The NTA emphasised that candidates had already been provided access to their scanned OMR sheets during the official challenge window. Therefore, any document differing from the official record cannot be treated as genuine.

Legal Action Under Multiple Laws

The testing agency warned that creating or circulating fake OMR sheets or scorecards is a punishable offence and may attract action under:

Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Information Technology Act, 2000

The NTA said legal proceedings could be initiated not only against candidates but also against parents, coaching institutes or any third party found involved in fabricating or promoting forged examination documents.

Candidates With Genuine Grievances Can Use Official Channels

While issuing the warning, the NTA clarified that candidates having genuine concerns regarding their results remain free to approach the agency through the prescribed grievance redressal mechanism. It advised students and parents not to rely on unauthenticated documents or social media claims and instead verify any concerns using official records.

The clarification follows growing debate on social media over alleged discrepancies in the NEET UG 2026 results, with several candidates sharing purported OMR sheets and scorecards to claim evaluation errors. The NTA has now asserted that these documents were examined and found to be manipulated, reiterating that its official records alone determine the final result.