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NTA's Telegram Ban Questioned Ahead of NEET-UG Retest
🗓 17 Jun 2026, 07:04 AM
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Experts suggest the National Testing Agency's ban on Telegram might prove ineffective as millions of students prepare to retake the NEET-UG exam on June 21 following widespread paper leak allegations.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has reportedly banned the use of Telegram, a move that comes just days before the NEET-UG re-examination scheduled for June 21. This decision follows the cancellation of the May examination due to alleged paper leaks, which sparked significant public outcry across the nation.
Millions of students are expected to participate in the upcoming retest. The NTA's action aims to prevent any further dissemination of sensitive examination materials. However, education experts have expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of this ban in the current digital landscape.
Concerns have been raised by some quarters that blocking one platform may not be sufficient to curb the spread of leaked content. The focus remains on ensuring the integrity of the upcoming examination process for all candidates.
Millions of students are expected to participate in the upcoming retest. The NTA's action aims to prevent any further dissemination of sensitive examination materials. However, education experts have expressed skepticism regarding the effectiveness of this ban in the current digital landscape.
Concerns have been raised by some quarters that blocking one platform may not be sufficient to curb the spread of leaked content. The focus remains on ensuring the integrity of the upcoming examination process for all candidates.