Archive · 20 Jul 2026
NTA Rejects Claims of OMR Discrepancies
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rejected claims made by five candidates who said there were mistakes in their OMR answer sheets for the NEET-UG 2026 exam.
The NTA said the images of the OMR sheets shared by these candidates were altered using digital tools or AI.
They warned that using fake documents could lead to serious consequences, including cancellation of candidature and legal action.
The NTA also advised candidates and parents not to submit fake OMR sheets when complaining about score discrepancies.
The exam results were announced on July 16, with over 11 lakh candidates qualifying.
The NEET-UG exam is a big test for students who want to study medicine in India.
NTA rejected claims of five NEET-UG 2026 candidates alleging discrepancies in OMR sheets, stating the images were digitally altered or AI-generated.
The agency warned that using fabricated OMRs or scorecards could lead to cancellation of candidature, debarment, and criminal proceedings.
The NTA verified the scores of the candidates in question, confirming no errors in the declared results.
The NEET-UG 2026 exam results were announced on July 16, with 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying.
The NTA advised candidates and parents not to submit fake or AI-generated OMR sheets when raising complaints about score discrepancies.
- Who
- National Testing Agency (NTA) and NEET-UG 2026 candidates
- What
- NTA rejects claims of discrepancies in OMR sheets, alleging digital alterations
- When
- July 20
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To address allegations of manipulated OMR sheets and ensure exam integrity
- Exam Conducted By
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- Exam Name
- NEET-UG 2026
- Results Announced
- July 16
- Qualified Candidates
- 11.21 lakh
- Total Candidates
- 25 lakh annually
- MBBS Seats Available
- 1.08 lakh
- Government Hospital Seats
- 56,000
- Private College Seats
- 52,000