Bihar EOU warns NEET-UG 2026 candidates of cyber fraud, paper leak scams
Synopsis
With NEET-UG's credibility still under scrutiny after 2024's paper leak scandal, Bihar's Economic Offences Unit isn't waiting for trouble — it has issued a pre-emptive advisory warning candidates about cybercriminals offering fake question papers and answer keys for money, and urging the public to report suspicious activity before the 21 June re-exam.
Key Takeaways
Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit (EOU) issued a NEET-UG advisory on 9 June 2025 from Patna .
The NEET-UG 2026 written re-examination is scheduled for 21 June at multiple centres across Bihar, conducted by the NTA .
Fraudsters may offer fake question papers, answer keys, or guaranteed success in exchange for money — all flagged as scams by the EOU.
Suspicious activity can be reported to the EOU at 9031829067 or digeou-bih@gov.in .
Cyber fraud complaints can also be filed via the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or helpline 1930 .
Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit (EOU) on Tuesday, 9 June 2025, issued a formal advisory urging NEET-UG 2026 candidates and their guardians to remain vigilant against cyber fraud, rumour-mongering, and misinformation ahead of the re-examination scheduled for 21 June. The alert, issued from Patna, comes as the National Testing Agency (NTA) prepares to conduct the written re-exam at multiple centres across Bihar.
What the Advisory Covers
The EOU, which functions as Bihar's state-level nodal agency for preventing malpractice in competitive examinations, has flagged the risk of anti-social elements and cybercriminals exploiting the examination period. According to the agency, fraudsters may circulate false information through platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp, and X, targeting anxious candidates and their families.
The advisory specifically warns that cybercriminals may attempt to extort money by falsely claiming access to leaked question papers, answer keys, guaranteed exam success, or employment opportunities — all of which officials say are fabricated.
Key Guidelines for Candidates
The EOU has directed candidates and guardians to follow a set of precautionary measures. Anyone receiving calls, messages, or emails offering question papers or answer keys in exchange for money must immediately report the matter to the nearest police station or cyber police station. Candidates have also been advised against forwarding unverified messages or rumours related to the examination on any platform.
If a question paper or answer key is found circulating on social media, individuals are urged to report the social media account details and the relevant URL to police so that authenticity can be verified and legal action initiated.
How to Report Suspicious Activity
The agency has made reporting accessible through multiple channels. Complaints can be filed directly with the Economic Offences Unit via its dedicated WhatsApp/mobile number 9031829067 or by email at digeou-bih@gov.in. For broader cyber fraud complaints, citizens can approach the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or dial the national cybercrime helpline 1930.
Background and Context
This advisory comes against the backdrop of the NEET-UG controversy that engulfed 2024, when allegations of paper leaks and irregularities led to widespread protests and legal scrutiny of the NTA. The re-examination on 21 June is part of ongoing efforts to restore credibility to India's largest medical entrance test. Notably, Bihar has previously been at the centre of exam malpractice investigations, making the EOU's proactive stance particularly significant this cycle.
With the exam days away, authorities are urging the public to share any prior intelligence about planned disturbances or malpractice attempts with the EOU before the examination date.
Point of View
And authorities are clearly not willing to be caught flat-footed again. What is notable is the specificity: naming platforms, providing direct contact numbers, and flagging the exact fraud typology (fake paper leaks for money) suggests the agency has intelligence, not just general concern. The harder question is whether pre-exam advisories alone are sufficient deterrence, or whether structural changes to examination centre oversight are what the re-exam actually requires.
NationPress
25 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why has the Bihar EOU issued an advisory for NEET-UG 2026?
The Bihar Economic Offences Unit issued the advisory on 9 June 2025 to warn NEET-UG 2026 candidates and the public against cyber fraud, fake paper leak offers, and misinformation ahead of the re-examination on 21 June. The EOU serves as the state's nodal agency for preventing exam malpractice.
When is the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination in Bihar?
The NEET-UG 2026 written re-examination is scheduled for 21 June, to be conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) at various centres across Bihar.
What kind of fraud should NEET candidates watch out for?
Candidates should be alert to calls, messages, or emails falsely claiming to provide question papers or answer keys in exchange for money. Fraudsters may also promise guaranteed success in the exam or employment opportunities — all of which the EOU has identified as scams.
How can NEET candidates report cyber fraud or suspicious activity?
Candidates can contact the Bihar EOU directly at mobile/WhatsApp number 9031829067 or email digeou-bih@gov.in. Broader cyber fraud complaints can be registered on the National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal or by calling the national helpline 1930.
Which social media platforms are flagged as risk channels in the advisory?
The EOU advisory specifically names Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp, and X as platforms through which anti-social elements may attempt to spread rumours or circulate fake examination material.
