NTA Warns of Legal Action Over Fake AI-Generated NEET OMR Sheets
The National Testing Agency detected fake and AI-generated optical mark recognition (OMR) sheets submitted by students following the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination and warned of legal action. Students in multiple states reportedly claimed their scores differed significantly from their calculated marks, with some alleging their OMR sheets had been replaced or tampered with.
What happened
Following the declaration of NEET UG 2026 re-test results on July 16, 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) began receiving complaints regarding OMR sheets submitted for scrutiny that were found to be fake or AI-generated.
The Congress party alleged that a Re-NEET candidate's OMR sheet had been replaced with that of another candidate and shared a video statement by the student's father.
Reported impact
Students in Maharashtra's Beed district alleged their official scores differed significantly from marks they calculated using the final answer key. One student claimed he was expecting 522 marks but received only 95, while another stated the OMR sheet uploaded under her credentials was not the one she had filled.
Index analysis
The NTA issued a statement warning that it was closely monitoring all complaints and that students and parents should submit only original OMRs for scrutiny. The agency stated that any fake or AI-generated OMR may invite legal action against the complainant.
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This record was researched and written by the Index, based on the following original reporting.