The National Testing Agency NTA has issued a statement on its official X account regarding the action taken on the Telegram platform in India before the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. The re-exam is scheduled to be conducted on 21 June, 2026.
NTA X post on temporary Telegram restrictions before NEET UG 2026 re-exam
NTA Shares Update on Telegram Platform Action
In its statement, NTA said that directions were issued by the Indian Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology regarding Telegram in India after recommendations from NTA.
The directions include a temporary access restriction for a limited period ending 22 June, 2026. This period covers the day of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination and its immediate aftermath.
The statement also mentions a separate direction related to the message-editing feature of Telegram for already posted messages. This feature will be disabled in India for a limited time too. This feature-specific direction is stated to remain in force till 30 June, 2026.
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Why Was the Action Taken?
As per NTA, the directions were linked to concerns about misleading claims and false content around the NEET UG 2026 re-examination. The statement refers to reports of unauthorised channels and online content claiming access to exam-related material.
NTA also stated that the action was taken after channel-level takedown steps and other intermediate measures were pursued. The statement describes the access restriction as limited to the examination window.
What Measures Should You Take Before Attending NEET UG 2026 Re-exam?
If you are appearing for the NEET UG 2026 re-exam after checking your NEET UG 2026 re-exam Admit Card, you should avoid relying on unverified posts or forwarded messages from unofficial groups. NTA has asked candidates to focus on their NEET preparation and refer only to official sources for updates.
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Source
NTA Official X Post, 16 June, 2026: Click here to read.
Kindly note that any and all information is subject to change as per NTA, the Education Ministry, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, and the Government of India.
