New Delhi, June 19: With the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination just days away, the National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched a large scale communication campaign to ensure candidates are fully prepared for the June 21 test. The agency is sending reminders through SMS, email, and WhatsApp, urging students to download their revised admit cards while remaining vigilant against fraudulent messages circulating online.
The re-examination follows the cancellation of the original NEET-UG test conducted on May 3 after allegations of a question paper leak emerged. The matter is currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), prompting authorities to implement additional safeguards for the upcoming examination.
In a public advisory, the NTA emphasized that all official communication regarding the examination will be issued only through verified channels. Candidates receiving text messages should verify that they originate from the sender ID “NICPEP,” while emails should come exclusively from the official address designated by the agency.
The testing authority also advised students to access examination-related services only through the official NEET portal. Aspirants have been asked to manually enter the website address in their browsers instead of relying on links shared through messages or social media platforms.
As part of enhanced candidate outreach, the NTA has introduced WhatsApp notifications for examination updates and test-centre information. The agency clarified that these messages will be delivered solely through its verified account, identifiable by the blue verification badge and the name “National Testing Agency.”
Officials cautioned candidates that fraudsters may attempt to impersonate the agency by sending deceptive messages promising leaked question papers, answer keys, admit cards, or other examination materials. The NTA reiterated that it never requests payments through unofficial channels, nor does it distribute confidential examination content.
According to the advisory, any communication asking students to share one-time passwords (OTPs), personal information, banking details, or additional fees should be treated as suspicious and reported immediately. The agency stressed that its WhatsApp service functions as a one-way broadcast platform and does not require candidates to respond or provide any personal information.
The NTA further clarified that students who have already downloaded their admit cards for the June 21 examination need not repeat the process. The latest reminders are primarily intended for candidates who have not yet obtained their revised documents.
Authorities noted that admit cards issued for the cancelled May 3 examination are no longer valid. Several candidates have been assigned different examination centres, with efforts made to accommodate preferred city choices wherever possible. Therefore, students must ensure they possess the updated admit card specifically issued for the re-examination.
Candidates have been advised to download and print the revised admit card once and verify all details, including examination centre information, reporting time, and personal particulars. Any discrepancies should be reported through official channels without delay.
The agency concluded by urging aspirants to remain cautious in the final days before the examination and to report suspicious messages through cybercrime reporting mechanisms or designated helplines. With stricter security protocols and expanded communication measures now in place, the NTA aims to conduct the re-examination smoothly and restore confidence in one of India’s most important medical entrance tests.