After strongly refuting the rumours as ‘false’ about NEET re exam paper leak on Saturday, NTA Director General Abhishek Singh said that IAF is being engaged to transport NEET question papers for the national test to be held on June 21.
Singh, who virtually attended a meeting held by Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao on the arrangements for NEET, said enhanced security protocols are being implemented for the examination. "He (Singh) stated that, for the first time, the Indian Air Force is being engaged to transport question papers, reflecting the importance being accorded to maintaining the integrity and security of the examination process," a state government note said.
Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary asked officials to ensure foolproof arrangements for the medical exam. He directed the district authorities to work in close coordination with all concerned departments and ensure that candidates are provided a hassle-free environment on the examination day.
State Principal Secretary (Health) Christina Z Chongthu said about 73,000 students are expected to appear for the NEET examination across 208 examination centres in 24 cities in the state.Necessary arrangements related to infrastructure, transportation, security, power supply and also drinking water and other essential facilities are being made to ensure the smooth conduct of the examination, she said.
State DG (Law and Order) Mahesh Bhagwat emphasised the need for close coordination between the police department and district administration.He directed police officials to ensure comprehensive security arrangements at all examination centres and maintaining constant vigil.
He cautioned officials against rumour mongering and misinformation and advised them to actively monitor and utilize social media platforms to promptly address any false information that may affect the conduct of the examination.
Pertinently, National Testing Agency (NTA) has refuted the claims circulating on social media and messaging platforms regarding an alleged leak, advance access, or sale of the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination question paper.
In a social media post on Saturday, the agency said that such content is the work of organised cheating rackets that prey on the anxiety of students and their families. The agency asserted that the integrity of the examination process remains fully intact and that all necessary safeguards are in place to ensure a fair and secure examination for candidates.
NTA said, it is actively identifying and reporting the offending channels, accounts, and content to the concerned platforms and to cyber-crime authorities for immediate takedown and action. The agency has advised candidates and parents not to engage with, pay, or forward any such message and not to fall prey to the fraudulent solicitations. The agency has also urged all aspirants to ignore the rumours and to rely solely on official communication issued by NTA through its verified website and channels.
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