With less than a week to go for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21, candidates took to social media over the weekend to flag a host of issues ranging from difficulties in downloading admit cards to confusion over refunds and technical glitches on the National Testing Agency (NTA) portal, according to Manash Pratim Gohain's Times of India report.
The NTA said it was working to address all concerns, including refund-related issues. By Monday morning, more than four lakh aspirants had downloaded their admit cards. At the same time, an alleged fraud network targeting NEET candidates was unearthed by Ahmedabad police. The original examination, held on May 3, had been cancelled on May 12 following a paper leak.
On Monday, the NTA said around four lakh candidates had successfully accessed and downloaded their admit cards.
Separately, Union home secretary Govind Mohan reviewed the preparedness of state governments for the NEET (UG) retest, focusing on student convenience, security arrangements and safeguarding the integrity of the examination process. He directed states and central agencies to ensure strict adherence to security protocols.
“We are aware that some of you are facing technical glitches or server issues in accessing your admit cards. Our teams have been working towards resolving all these issues,” the agency said, adding that all candidates would receive their admit cards.
Candidates reported login failures, sluggish portal performance and difficulties in accessing hall tickets on X and other social media platforms. Several users also sought clarity on refund procedures and the bank account details submitted on the portal.
In a separate advisory, the NTA clarified that all refunds would be credited directly to the bank accounts or refund details provided by candidates on the official portal. It urged candidates to verify their information carefully and cautioned them against fraudulent calls, messages and links claiming to expedite or authenticate refunds.
The agency reiterated that it never seeks OTPs, passwords, UPI PINs or any payment to process refunds. Candidates who may have entered incorrect bank details would be given another opportunity to rectify them after the examination.
The warning comes amid a crackdown on alleged fraudsters. Ahmedabad cyber crime police arrested two Rajasthan residents, Sumer Singh and Akash Meena, for allegedly operating Telegram channels that promised question papers and admissions in exchange for money.
Investigators said no confidential NEET material or question papers were recovered, and the claims made by the accused were entirely fraudulent. Police also discovered around 44 cybercrime-linked websites and several Telegram groups allegedly run by the duo. Transactions worth over Rs 1.5 crore are believed to have passed through their accounts over the past year.
(With TOI reports)
