Archive · 21 Jul 2026
NTA Denies NEET-UG OMR Mismatch Claims
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has denied claims by some NEET-UG candidates that there were mismatches in their OMR sheets.
The NTA said the images being circulated are digitally regenerated versions of the candidates' genuine OMR sheets and not the originals issued by NTA.
The agency warned of legal action against those responsible for fabricating documents.
Meanwhile, the Supreme Court indicated it might ask the CBSE to consider giving students a choice to opt out of the APAAR ID scheme, an Aadhaar-based identification system for academic records.
The NTA denied allegations of OMR sheet mismatches in NEET-UG, stating the images are digitally regenerated versions.
The NTA warned of legal action against those responsible for fabricating documents.
Nearly 20 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET-UG retest on June 21, with results declared on July 16.
The Supreme Court indicated it might ask the CBSE to consider giving students a choice to opt out of the APAAR ID scheme.
The APAAR scheme is an Aadhaar-based identification system for storing academic records.
- Who
- National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET-UG candidates, Mukesh Kumar (father of candidate Avaneesh Srivastava)
- What
- Allegations of OMR sheet mismatches and anomalies in scanned sheets
- When
- June 21 (retest), July 16 (result declaration)
- Where
- India
- Why
- To address allegations of OMR sheet mismatches and anomalies in scanned sheets
Students' Claims
NTA's Response
OMR Sheet Mismatch
Students' Claims
Several students claimed they received OMR sheets of other candidates or had anomalies in their scanned sheets.
NTA's Response
The NTA stated that the images being circulated are digitally regenerated versions of the candidates' genuine OMR sheets and not the originals issued by NTA.
Fabricated Documents
Students' Claims
Students submitted OMR images seeking re-evaluation, alleging interchange or lower number of answers.
NTA's Response
The NTA claimed that the documents sent by students were fabricated and digitally altered.
- Date of NEET-UG Retest
- June 21
- Date of Result Declaration
- July 16
- Number of Candidates
- Nearly 20 lakh
- Legal Actions Threatened
- Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Information Technology Act
- APAAR Scheme
- Aadhaar-based identification system for academic records
