India temporarily blocked Telegram to prevent exam fraud, but the platform's owner criticized the move, stating it punishes millions of ordinary users instead of those leaking test papers. The ban follows the cancellation of a crucial medical entrance exam due to alleged paper leaks.
Telegram criticizes India's temporary ban on the app, arguing it punishes 150 million users instead of exam fraudsters. The ban aims to prevent cheating on the NEET-UG medical entrance exam following a major paper leak scandal.
India's National Testing Agency ordered a temporary block on Telegram until June 22 to prevent fraudsters from targeting candidates ahead of a re-test for the NEET medical entrance exam. The agency cited concerns over cheating networks using the platform to sell fake papers and spread misinformation.
India's National Testing Agency has ordered a temporary block on Telegram until June 22, citing concerns that fraudsters are using the platform to target candidates ahead of a re-test for the NEET medical entrance exam. The agency aims to prevent cheating networks from selling fake papers and spreading misinformation.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) blocked Telegram to prevent fraudsters from circulating fake NEET question papers and scamming students ahead of the re-examination on June 21. NTA DG Abhishek Singh stated the platform was misused, leading to the blocking of over 200 channels.
India's National Testing Agency has restricted access to Telegram until June 22 and disabled its message editing feature until June 30 to prevent cheating in the NEET-UG exam. This action follows the cancellation of a previous exam due to paper leak allegations, affecting millions of students and sparking protests.
Telegram access in India is restricted until June 22, 2026, due to its alleged misuse in circulating fake NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination papers and exam fraud. The National Testing Agency welcomed the government's action, citing the platform's editing feature being used to fabricate evidence.
