NEET PG 2026 paper leak on Telegram, Instagram? NBEMS warns against fake claims

Days ahead of NEET PG 2026, NBEMS cautioned candidates against social media posts falsely claiming to provide leaked question papers. Aspirants have been urged to ignore such misleading claims and rely only on official sources ahead of the August 30 examination.NEET PG 2026 paper leak on Telegram, Instagram? NBEMS warns against fake claimsWith the NEET PG 2026 examination just days away, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued a warning against social media posts claiming that the question paper has been leaked. The board has clarified that such claims circulating on platforms including Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp are fake and intended to mislead candidates.The warning comes as medical graduates across the country are making final preparations for NEET PG 2026, which is scheduled to be conducted on August 30, 2026.NBEMS WARNS AGAINST ‘LEAKED PAPER’ CLAIMSNBEMS has advised candidates not to trust social media accounts, channels or advertisements claiming to have access to the NEET PG 2026 question paper.According to the board, such claims are false, fraudulent and designed to mislead aspirants. Candidates have been urged to remain cautious and rely only on official NBEMS communication for examination-related information. The warning is particularly significant as several accounts on Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp are reportedly using the approaching examination date to promote alleged “leaked” question papers and other purported exam materials.CANDIDATES ADVISED TO VERIFY INFORMATIONWith the examination approaching, aspirants may encounter posts claiming to offer question papers, answer keys or other confidential examination material in exchange for money. Candidates should not share personal details, make payments or circulate such posts without verifying their authenticity. Official announcements relating to NEET PG should be checked through NBEMS channels rather than unverified social media accounts.NEET PG 2026 ADMIT CARDS: WHAT CANDIDATES SHOULD KNOWThe release timeline for NEET PG 2026 admit cards has been brought forward, with the hall tickets scheduled to be issued today, August 24, 2026. Candidates should therefore check the official NBEMS portal for the admit-card link and download their documents once they are made available.The development comes less than a week before the examination, giving candidates limited time to check details such as their allotted examination centre and other information mentioned on the admit card.NBEMS had earlier released the test-city information for NEET PG 2026 on August 12.NEET PG 2026 EXAM DATENEET PG 2026 is scheduled to be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026. NBEMS has listed August 30 as the tentative date for the conduct of the examination.As the exam draws closer, candidates are expected to depend on official updates for any changes concerning the examination schedule, admit cards, centres or other important instructions.NEET PG is the national-level entrance examination for admission to postgraduate medical programmes in India. Medical graduates seeking admission to courses such as Doctor of Medicine (MD), Master of Surgery (MS) and other postgraduate medical programmes appear for the examination.The exam serves as the common entrance route for postgraduate medical admissions across participating government and private medical institutions.NEET PG PAPER LEAK CONTROVERSY: WHAT HAPPENED IN 2024?The latest warning also comes in the backdrop of the controversy surrounding NEET PG 2024. In August 2024, NBEMS had rejected similar claims circulating on social media about access to NEET PG question papers. The board had specifically warned candidates against fraudsters claiming to provide examination questions through Telegram and other channels.The 2024 NEET PG examination had also faced a separate postponement earlier that year. The exam originally scheduled for June 23 was cancelled shortly before it was due to begin amid concerns related to examination integrity and logistics.WHAT CANDIDATES SHOULD DO NOWWith the NEET PG 2026 examination only days away, candidates should avoid unverified “leaked paper” claims and focus on the official examination process. They should download and carefully check their admit cards once available today and follow only instructions issued by NBEMS.The NEET PG 2026 examination is scheduled for August 30, while admit cards are set to be released today, August 24. With fake paper-leak claims surfacing across social media, candidates should stay alert, avoid fraudulent offers and rely exclusively on official NBEMS updates for authentic examination information.- EndsPublished By: Apoorva AnandPublished On: Aug 24, 2026 09:22 IST