On May 20, 2026, Indian Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan led review meetings with officials from central security and intelligence agencies to address vulnerabilities ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21. This re-examination follows the cancellation of the original test due to a paper leak incident. In addition, Pradhan met with representatives from major social media platforms, including Meta, Google, and Telegram, to discuss the rising issue of misinformation surrounding competitive examinations. The government expressed serious concerns about the spread of fake paper leak claims and unverified information that causes confusion among students and parents. The Education Ministry has called for a focused crackdown on social media channels that propagate misleading narratives and panic. Officials noted that several suspicious channels were identified, indicating organized misinformation activities. The government aims to ensure the integrity of the examination process and maintain public confidence as preparations continue for the re-examination.