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‘Leaked’ NEET PG 2026 Papers On Telegram, Instagram? NBEMS Says Don’t Fall For Fake Claims

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued an alert dismissing rumours of a leaked NEET PG 2026 question paper, warning candidates against fake social media claims on Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp. The exam is scheduled for August 30, 2026, with admit cards expected to be released earlier than originally planned.

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NBEMS issues alert ahead of NEET PG 2026

With the NEET PG 2026 examination just days away, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has issued a warning against social media posts claiming that the question paper has been leaked. The board has clarified that such claims circulating on platforms including Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp are fake and intended to mislead candidates.

In an official statement issued through NBEMS' social media accounts such as 'X' and WhatsApp Channel, the board clarified that all Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp channels claiming to provide NEET PG question papers are fake.

"Candidates are advised to stay alert and do not fall prey to fake social media handles, bogus claims and misleading advertisements claiming to provide 'leaked' NEET-PG 2026 question papers. Such claims are false, fraudulent and intended to mislead candidates," NBEMS tweeted in an official response.

The warning comes as medical graduates across the country are making final preparations for NEET PG 2026, which is scheduled to be conducted on August 30, 2026.

Admit card release brought forward

The release timeline for NEET PG 2026 admit cards has been brought forward, with the hall tickets scheduled to be issued on August 24, 2026, according to one report. Candidates have been advised to check the official NBEMS portal for the admit-card link and download their documents once they are made available.

Earlier, the board had released the test-city information for NEET PG 2026 on August 12, according to the same report.

Why NEET PG matters

NEET PG is a national entrance exam in India for medical graduates seeking admission into postgraduate medical courses such as MD, MS, and post-MBBS diploma programmes. It serves as the common entrance route for postgraduate medical admissions across participating government and private medical institutions.

The examination is conducted by NBEMS, which is responsible for overseeing the process.

Previous cancellation in 2024

The last time NEET PG was cancelled was in 2024. The medical entrance exam was scheduled to be held on June 23, 2024, but was cancelled just 12 hours before it was to begin, i.e., in the late hours of June 22, 2024.

The reason given for the 2024 cancellation was that it was a precautionary step by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare following logistics and integrity check concerns tied to contemporaneous paper-leak controversies in other national exams.

Advice to candidates

With the examination approaching, aspirants may encounter posts claiming to offer question papers, answer keys or other confidential examination material in exchange for money. Officials have advised candidates not to share personal details, make payments or circulate such posts without verifying their authenticity.

Candidates should rely only on official NBEMS communication for examination-related information, and should check official announcements through NBEMS channels rather than unverified social media accounts.

How each outlet told it

India Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:48 AM UTC

Framing: Questions whether there is a NEET PG 2026 paper leak and reports NBEMS warning against fake claims. Leaves out the specific date of admit card release in the headline. — measured, using neutral language like 'warning' and 'clarified', with an advisory tone for candidates.

Facts Included:

NEET PG 2026 exam is days away, scheduled for August 30, 2026.
NBEMS issued a warning against social media posts claiming the question paper has been leaked.
Claims on Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp are fake and intended to mislead candidates.
Candidates are urged to rely only on official NBEMS communication.
The warning is significant as several accounts are using the approaching exam date to promote alleged leaked papers.
Candidates should not share personal details, make payments, or circulate such posts without verifying authenticity.
Admit cards are scheduled to be issued today, August 24, 2026, with the release timeline brought forward.
Candidates should check the official NBEMS portal for the admit-card link.
NBEMS had earlier released test-city information for NEET PG 2026 on August 12.
NEET PG 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, August 30, 2026.
NEET PG is the national-level entrance examination for postgraduate medical programmes in India.
The exam serves as the common entrance route for postgraduate medical admissions across participating government and private medical institutions.
In August 2024, NBEMS had rejected similar claims about access to NEET PG question papers.
The 2024 NEET PG examination faced a separate postponement earlier that year, originally scheduled for June 23, cancelled shortly before it was to begin amid concerns related to examination integrity and logistics.

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Times Now as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC

Framing: Highlights 'leaked' NEET PG 2026 papers on Telegram/Instagram and NBEMS's advice not to fall for fake claims. Leaves out the admit card date change and the specific 2024 cancellation details. — dismissive of the leak claims, using terms like 'bogus claims' and 'miscreants' to characterize the sources of the rumors.

Facts Included:

NBEMS dismissed all rumors of a paper leak and issued an alert ahead of the August 30 exam.
The alert was issued through NBEMS' social media accounts such as 'X' and WhatsApp Channel.
The board clarified that Telegram, Instagram and WhatsApp channels claiming to provide NEET PG question papers are fake.
NBEMS tweeted an official response quoting: 'Candidates are advised to stay alert and do not fall prey to fake social media handles, bogus claims and misleading advertisements claiming to provide “leaked” NEET-PG 2026 question papers. Such claims are false, fraudulent and intended to mislead candidates.'
NEET PG 2026 is scheduled for August 30 (Sunday), with admit cards scheduled to release on August 27, 2026 (Thursday).
The last time NEET PG was cancelled was in 2024, when the exam was scheduled for June 23, 2024, but was cancelled just 12 hours before it was to begin, i.e., late hours of June 22, 2024.
The reason given for the 2024 cancellation was a precautionary step by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare following logistics and integrity check concerns tied to paper-leak controversies in other national exams.
NEET PG is a national entrance exam for medical graduates to secure admission into postgraduate medical courses like MD, MS, and post-MBBS diploma programmes.
It is the mandatory single gateway for medical specialization in government and private colleges.

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What was claimed, and who backed it

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimNBEMS dismissed all rumors of a paper leak and issued an alert for students ahead of the NEET PG 2026 exam scheduled for August 30.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via Times Now as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC, India Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:48 AM UTC
ClaimNEET PG 2026 is scheduled to be conducted on August 30, 2026.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets) via India Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:48 AM UTC, Times Now as of Aug 24, 2026, 1:46 AM UTC
ClaimNBEMS issued a warning against social media posts claiming the NEET PG 2026 question paper has been leaked.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via India Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:48 AM UTC
ClaimNEET PG 2026 admit cards were scheduled to be issued on August 24, 2026, with the release timeline brought forward.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via India Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:48 AM UTC
ClaimNEET PG serves as the common entrance route for postgraduate medical admissions across participating government and private medical institutions in India.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via India Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:48 AM UTC
ClaimNBEMS had earlier released the test-city information for NEET PG 2026 on August 12.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via India Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:48 AM UTC
ClaimCandidates should not share personal details, make payments, or circulate such posts (claiming leaked papers) without verifying authenticity.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via India Today as of Aug 24, 2026, 4:48 AM UTC

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2 outlets · 2 articles consulted: India Today, Times Now 7 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-24