NEET-UG re-exam: Telegram app restricted in India at NTA request (opens original article in a new tab)

India temporarily blocks Telegram app for a week to curb cheating in NEET-UG 2026 re-exam, citing organized use of the platform by fraud rings. The restriction includes disabling message editing features until June 30.

• India blocks Telegram app for a week at NTA's request to prevent exam cheating during NEET-UG 2026 re-exam
• NTA claims Telegram groups were distributing fake exam papers and editing past messages with recent questions
• IT Ministry orders Telegram to disable message editing until June 30 to stop fabrication of exam content