The Bhopal Police Cyber Crime Wing has issued a critical alert regarding the rising wave of misinformation and fraudulent activities surrounding NEET UG 2026. The police authorities have explicitly warned that cyber criminals are becoming increasingly active on social media platforms, including Telegram and WhatsApp, specifically targeting students and their parents under the pretext of re-NEET examinations. The current atmosphere of uncertainty surrounding the potential cancellation and rescheduling of the NEET UG 2026 examination has provided fertile ground for fraudulent gangs to operate. These scammers are aggressively peddling false claims regarding paper leaks, guaranteed selections, advanced question papers, and VIP results to entice victims.

 

The National Testing Agency has already officially debunked all such claims, labelling them as entirely misleading and fraudulent in nature. Criminals are utilising a variety of sophisticated techniques to entrap vulnerable students. Common tactics reported to the cyber wing include the circulation of claims to sell leaked papers in private groups, the distribution of counterfeit PDFs and guess papers to establish false credibility, and the sharing of deceptive links purportedly displaying final dates for a re-NEET. Furthermore, these fraudsters often attempt to compromise financial security by soliciting sensitive banking details and one-time passwords, or by creating convincing but fake NTA websites to collect unauthorised registration fees. Law enforcement authorities strongly advise students and parents to rely exclusively on the official NTA website and verified notifications for any updates.

 

It is imperative that individuals refrain from sharing personal information, OTPs, or UPI pins with unknown entities. Students are further urged to avoid downloading suspicious files and to maintain a safe distance from unfamiliar groups or channels. Adopting robust digital hygiene, such as using strong passwords and enabling two-factor authentication, is highly recommended to prevent unauthorised access to personal accounts. The Cyber Crime Branch has reaffirmed that no organisation or individual possesses the capability to provide genuine NEET question papers in advance, and any such assertion is a criminal act punishable by law. Any suspicious activity or communication should be reported immediately. Victims of such scams or individuals encountering fraudulent content can register their complaints through the Bhopal Cyber Helpline at 9479990636, the national cyber helpline at 1930, or via the official government portal at cybercrime.gov.in.