The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has warned NEET PG 2026 aspirants against fake claims circulating on social media platforms about an alleged question paper leak. With the postgraduate medical entrance examination scheduled for August 30, candidates have been advised not to trust unverified posts, channels or advertisements claiming access to the question paper.
The warning comes days before the NEET PG 2026 examination, when candidates are making their final preparations. According to the advisory, misleading claims are being circulated through platforms including Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp, with some posts allegedly offering question papers or other examination-related material.
NBEMS Issues Warning
NBEMS has clarified that claims suggesting that the NEET PG 2026 question paper has been leaked are false and fraudulent. Candidates have been urged to remain cautious and rely only on official communications issued by the examination authority.
The board has also cautioned aspirants against interacting with individuals or accounts that claim to possess confidential examination material. Such claims may be intended to mislead candidates or extract money and personal information.
Avoid Unverified Paper Claims
Candidates preparing for NEET PG 2026 may come across social media posts offering alleged question papers, answer keys or other confidential material, sometimes in exchange for payment.
Aspirants should not make payments, share personal information or circulate such posts without verifying their authenticity. NBEMS has advised candidates to follow its official channels for all examination-related announcements and instructions.
NEET PG 2026 Exam Date
The NEET PG 2026 examination is scheduled to be conducted on August 30, 2026. The national-level entrance examination is held for admission to postgraduate medical programmes, including MD and MS courses, at participating medical institutions across India.
The examination will be conducted as per the schedule issued by NBEMS. Candidates are expected to regularly check official communications for updates related to the examination, examination centres, admit cards and other instructions.
Admit Card and Exam Centre
The admit cards for NEET PG 2026 were scheduled for release on August 24, according to the information cited in the source material. Candidates are required to download their admit cards and carefully check details such as their name, examination centre and other instructions.
The test-city information had earlier been released on August 12, giving candidates details about the city where they would appear for the examination.
Why Candidates Should Stay Alert
The latest warning highlights the risks of relying on unofficial information in the days immediately preceding a major competitive examination. Social media platforms can allow unverified claims to spread quickly, particularly when posts promise access to examination material shortly before the test.
Candidates should therefore avoid accounts or groups claiming to sell leaked papers or confidential NEET PG material. Apart from the risk of financial fraud, sharing or relying on misleading information can create unnecessary confusion during the final stage of preparation.
NEET PG 2024 Background
NBEMS had also issued warnings against similar fake claims during the NEET PG 2024 examination cycle. The latest advisory comes against that broader backdrop and again asks candidates to depend on verified information rather than social media speculation.
For NEET PG 2026, the immediate priority for candidates is to complete their preparation, verify their examination documents and follow instructions issued by NBEMS. Any change to the examination schedule or other important arrangements should be confirmed through official sources rather than messages circulating on Telegram, Instagram, WhatsApp or other social media platforms.
