The National Testing Agency has begun sending official WhatsApp alerts to NEET UG 2026 candidates ahead of the June 21 re-exam, while warning them about rising scams. Only messages from a verified number with a blue tick are genuine, and NTA says it will never ask for OTPs, payments, or replies through WhatsApp broadcasts.

With the NEET UG 2026 re-examination just two days away, the National Testing Agency has turned to an unusual channel to reach over a million anxious candidate - WhatsApp. But the move has come with a sharp warning attached, because scammers are already exploiting the same platform to target students. Here's a tech-side breakdown of what's official, what's fake, and how to tell the difference.

Why NTA is using WhatsApp for NEET UG 2026 announcements?

Ahead of the re-exam scheduled for June 21, NTA has started sending reminder SMS messages, emails, and WhatsApp notifications urging candidates to download their admit cards, while simultaneously cautioning them against fraudulent messages and fake communications. The original NEET-UG exam, held on May 3, was cancelled on May 12 following allegations of a paper leak, a controversy the CBI is still investigating. That backdrop is precisely why this WhatsApp rollout matters. With so much anxiety already swirling around the exam, fraudsters have a ready-made audience to target.

How to identify a genuine NTA message?