Last Updated:July 20, 2026, 12:56 IST

NTA issued clarifications on several individual complaints, stating that some OMR images circulating on social media were digitally altered and did not match the original records.

The NEET UG re-exam was held on June 21 for over 20 lakh students and results were announced on July 16. (PTI Photo)

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has rejected allegations of discrepancies in NEET UG Re-Examination 2026 results, stating that candidates’ OMR sheets and marks have been verified and that the declared scores are accurate.

The NTA announced the NEET UG Re-Examination 2026 results on July 16, with over 20 lakh candidates appearing for the test and 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying. Shortly after the results were released, several aspirants raised concerns over alleged mismatches between their expected marks, recorded responses, and final scores.

In response, NTA has now issued clarifications on several individual complaints, stating that some OMR images circulating on social media were digitally altered and did not match the original records maintained by the agency.

“The genuine OMR of the candidate is with NTA and was also emailed to the candidate during the OMR Response Key challenge window,” the agency said while responding to multiple complaints.

NTA Responds To Candidates’ Claims

Regarding Arya Singh (Application No. 260410434102), NTA said the OMR image being circulated online was a digitally modified version of the original sheet. The agency claimed that changes were made to certain details, including the recorded time of an invigilator’s signature. NTA verified the candidate’s score of 167 marks and said it remains unchanged.

In the case of Lakshya Singh (Application No. 260412053016), NTA stated that additional responses had been digitally added to the circulated OMR image. The agency said the candidate attempted 54 questions, with 34 correct and 20 incorrect responses, resulting in a score of 116 marks.

For Abhay Yadav (Application No. 260411367191), NTA said the candidate’s claim that only five questions were left unanswered was not supported by official records. According to the agency, 44 questions were unattempted and the verified score was 164 marks.

In another case involving Pratibha Trivedi (Application No. 260412140662), NTA said the OMR image circulating online was not the official sheet held in its records and had been digitally altered. The agency confirmed the declared score of 38 marks.

NTA warned that creating or circulating forged OMR sheets or making claims inconsistent with official examination records could invite action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024.

Social Media Reactions Divided

The NTA’s clarification triggered mixed reactions among users on social media platform X. Some users welcomed the agency’s response and called for action against those allegedly spreading misinformation.

One user wrote, “Thank you NTA. Action should be immediately initiated against students and others who supported them for creating confusion and fear among genuine NEET aspirants.”

However, some users questioned the approach taken by the agency and raised concerns over publicly sharing candidates’ identities while addressing individual complaints.

Another user commented, “You should be replying to the specific post and not post it like this. Also, is it ethical to publish student and parent names?”

Meanwhile, several NEET aspirants continue to demand further clarification, claiming that their marks do not match their calculations based on attempted questions and the official answer key. The concerns have renewed debate over transparency in examination evaluation and grievance redressal mechanisms.

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