NEET-UG 2026 re-test: Bihar police warns against fake paper leak claims, fraud calls
Bihar Police has warned NEET-UG aspirants and parents against rumours, fake question papers, and fraud calls ahead of the June 21 retest. The EOU urged candidates to report suspicious offers, warning of strict legal action against offenders. The advisory comes as the CBI continues investigating the alleged paper leak that led to the exam's cancellation.
Bihar Police on Tuesday cautioned students and their parents against rumours and fraudulent calls offering question papers and answer keys ahead of the June 21 re-examination of NEET-UG, the entrance test for undergraduate medical courses. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the state police advised people not to fall prey to such fraudulent schemes.
"Public is advised not to fall prey to misinformation and fraud calls by cyber fraudsters luring them to provide answer sheets/question papers in the upcoming NEET-UG examination on June 21," the police said in a notice.
There is apprehension that anti-social elements or cyber fraudsters may attempt to compromise the integrity of the examination by spreading rumours on social media platforms, it said, adding that people should immediately inform the police about any such misinformation.
LEGAL ACTION AGAINST THOSE SPREADING MISINFORMATION
The National Testing Agency (NTA) recently announced June 21 as the date for the NEET-UG 2026 retest. The original examination, held on May 3, was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak, and the case is currently being investigated by the CBI.
"Those found guilty of engaging in such activities will face severe consequences, including legal actions. A criminal proceeding will be initiated against those who indulge in such activities", the police advisory said.
The EOU had earlier arrested Sanjeev Kumar Singh, alias Sanjeev Mukhiya, the alleged mastermind behind the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case and a wanted accused in several other cases, from Patna.
He is also alleged to have been involved in the paper leak of the Bihar Public Service Commission's (BPSC) Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-3) held in March 2024.
"If the people receive any suspicious offers or requests from any individual/agency, the matter should be immediately brought to the notice of EOU through email (digeou-bih@gov.in). People can also inform the EOU about such calls on the mobile number 9031829067," the notice said.
The EOU has also issued similar advisories to the public and candidates appearing for the Bihar Home Guards clerk recruitment examination from June 10 to June 12 and the constable recruitment test from June 14 to June 17.