NEET UG 2026 Admit Card: Over 10 Lakh Downloads Recorded In 24 Hours, NTA Addresses Server Load Concerns

India's National Testing Agency (NTA) is grappling with severe technical glitches on its portal as millions of NEET UG 2026 aspirants rush to download their admit card for the re-examination scheduled for June 21. Despite NTA reporting over 10 lakh downloads within 24 hours, widespread reports of server errors, slow loading times, and persistent issues with mandatory bank account verification are frustrating candidates just days before the critical medical entrance test. The current chaos is amplified by a recent, unprecedented temporary ban on Telegram in India until June 22, imposed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology to combat rampant paper leak claims and misinformation allegedly spread via the platform. This move, welcomed by the NTA, underscores the high stakes surrounding the integrity of the NEET UG 2026 re-examination, which itself was necessitated by earlier paper leak allegations that prompted a CBI inquiry and cast a long shadow over the NTA operational credibility. The NTA history is marred by controversies, including previous paper leaks and administrative failures, with a Radhakrishnan Committee recently recommending comprehensive reforms to address these systemic vulnerabilities. As the June 21 re-examination looms, NTA assures that its technical teams are working to resolve all admit card download issues and urges students to rely solely on official communication, even launching a new portal to report fake paper leak claims. Candidates are advised to try downloading admit card during non-peak hours or explore alternative platforms like Digilocker and UMANG app. The effectiveness of these measures will be closely watched as the agency attempts to salvage its reputation and ensure a fair and transparent examination for over 22 lakh registered students amidst a backdrop of heightened scrutiny.