NTA busts forged NEET re-test OMR claims, cites digital manipulation

NTA has dismissed viral claims of forged NEET UG 2026 OMR sheets involving four candidates, stating the images were digitally altered and scores remain unchanged as per official records.NEET UG re-exam 2026: NTA clarifies fake OMR claims, verifies candidates’ scoresThe National Testing Agency (NTA) has strongly refuted claims circulating on social media regarding allegedly forged OMR answer sheets of four NEET (UG) 2026 candidates. In a series of posts on X (formerly Twitter), the agency stated that the images being shared were digitally altered or forged and asserted that the candidates’ scores remain unchanged as per official records.KEY CLARIFICATIONS ISSUED BY NTA1. Ms. Arya Singh (Application No. 260410434102)According to the NTA, the original OMR answer sheet is securely maintained by the agency and was shared with the candidate via email during the OMR Response Key challenge window. The viral image, the agency said, bears clear signs of digital manipulation, including an alteration of the invigilator’s signature time from 3:45 PM to 2:45 PM. The candidate’s verified score remains 167 marks.Regarding claims by Ms. Arya Singh (App No. 260410434102) about her NEET (UG) 2026 OMR answer sheet:NTA has verified the record.The genuine OMR of the candidate is with NTA. It was also emailed to her at the registered e-mail address during the OMR Response Key challenge— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) July 20, 20262. Shri Lakshya Singh (Application No. 260412053016) NTA stated that the circulated OMR image contains digitally shaded response bubbles that do not appear on the original sheet. Official records indicate that the candidate attempted 54 of 180 questions, answering 34 correctly and 20 incorrectly, while leaving 126 questions unattempted. His verified score remains 116 marks.Regarding claims by Shri Lakshya Singh (App No. 260412053016) about his NEET (UG) 2026 OMR answer sheet:NTA has verified the record.The genuine OMR of the candidate is with NTA. It was also emailed to him at the registered e-mail address during the OMR Response Key challenge— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) July 20, 20263. Shri Abhay Yadav (Application No. 260411367191) The agency dismissed claims suggesting that the candidate had left only five questions unattempted and should have scored 634 marks. According to NTA, official records show that 44 questions were left unattempted, and both the OMR sheet and score calculation are consistent with the declared result. His verified score remains 164 marks.Regarding claims by Shri Abhay Yadav (App No. 260411367191) about his NEET (UG) 2026 OMR answer sheet and result:NTA has verified the record.The genuine OMR of the candidate is with NTA. It was also emailed to him at the registered e-mail address during the OMR Response Key— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) July 20, 20264. Ms. Pratibha Trivedi (Application No. 260412140662)NTA stated that the image circulating online is a heavily digitally altered version of the candidate’s genuine OMR sheet. Her verified score remains 38 marks.Regarding claims by Ms. Pratibha Trivedi (App No. 260412140662) about her NEET (UG) 2026 OMR answer sheet:NTA has verified the record.The genuine OMR of the candidate is with NTA. It was also emailed to her at the registered e-mail address during the OMR Response Key— National Testing Agency (@NTA_Exams) July 20, 2026NTA's LEGAL WARNINGIn all four cases, the NTA emphasised that creating, manipulating, or circulating forged OMR answer sheets constitutes a punishable offence under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.The agency has also referred the public to its detailed public notice issued on July 20, 2026, for further information. The clarification comes amid continued public scrutiny of the NEET (UG) 2026 examination process and results.NTA has urged candidates and the public to rely only on official communications and verified records, reiterating that all declared results are based on genuine OMR answer sheets securely maintained by the agency and cross-verified during the response challenge process.- EndsPublished By: Karan YadavPublished On: Jul 20, 2026 12:12 IST