NEET PG 2026: Paper Leak in Jaipur? PIB Fact-Checks Viral Claims, Here’s the Truth

The NEET PG 2026 paper leak claims circulating on social media regarding the Jaipur examination centres have been termed misleading by the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check unit. The clarification comes after technical disruptions affected the NEET PG 2026 exam at two centres in Jaipur’s Sitapura area on August 30.

According to the official clarification, there was no question paper leak in the NEET PG 2026 examination. The disruption at the affected centres was attributed to internal power-supply issues.

The incident had led to confusion among candidates, with social media posts claiming that the NEET PG paper was leaked in Jaipur after candidates reported repeated computer shutdowns and other technical problems during the examination. However, there is currently no verified evidence that the question paper was leaked or circulated outside the examination system.

NEET PG 2026 Paper Leak Claim: What Happened in Jaipur?

The NEET PG 2026 exam was conducted nationwide on August 30. The examination was scheduled for 2,73,096 candidates across 1,111 centres in 339 cities.

According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, 2,65,980 candidates appeared for the examination, while the test was successfully completed for approximately 2,63,535 candidates.

However, the examination could not be completed for 2,445 candidates at two iON Digital Zone centres in Sitapura, Jaipur. The affected centres were identified as Test Centre Nos. 41682 and 41683.

The disruption was attributed to internal power-supply issues at the examination centres. Following the incident, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) announced a re-examination for the affected candidates.

Was NEET PG 2026 Paper Leaked in Jaipur?

No. The NEET PG 2026 paper leak claim has been termed misleading.

The PIB Fact Check unit specifically clarified that there was no question paper leak in the NEET PG examination. The technical disruption at the Jaipur centres was caused by internal power-supply problems.

The NEET PG 2026 paper leak rumours appear to have gained traction after candidates reported that their computer systems repeatedly shut down during the examination. Some candidates also claimed that questions appeared on their screens before the systems stopped functioning.

However, the fact that candidates may have seen questions on their screens before the disruption does not establish that the NEET PG question paper was leaked or made available outside the secured examination system.

NEET PG 2026 Exam: Key Numbers

The nationwide NEET PG 2026 examination was conducted on a large scale. The important figures are as follows:

The figures show that the NEET PG 2026 exam was successfully completed for the overwhelming majority of candidates, while the Jaipur disruption affected a limited group of candidates.

NEET PG 2026 Latest News: Candidates Should Avoid Viral Claims

Candidates should avoid believing or sharing unverified posts related to the NEET PG 2026 paper leak, particularly claims circulating on social media platforms.

The PIB Fact Check unit has already rejected the allegation and described the paper leak claims as misleading. Candidates should rely on official updates from NBEMS, the Ministry of Health and other authorised government sources for information regarding the NEET PG 2026 re-exam, result, answer key and other updates.

The Jaipur incident did result in a serious technical disruption and the subsequent cancellation of the examination for the affected candidates, but the available official information does not establish that the NEET PG 2026 question paper was leaked.

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