India’s National Testing Agency (NTA) is investigating allegations that NEET OMR (answer sheet) materials were tampered with, following complaints from NEET aspirants about unusually large gaps between expected and reported scores, according to multiple reports. The Times of India and The Economic Times both state that the NTA probe has found evidence of tampering related to OMR sheets. The allegations surfaced after candidates reported discrepancies in marks and raised concerns that the answer sheets or related recording processes may have been altered. The NTA’s investigation focuses on examining the integrity of OMR sheets and related handling to determine how and when any tampering may have occurred and whether it affected scoring. The reports describe the development as a significant outcome of the probe, indicating that the issue is not limited to isolated complaints but involves irregularities detected during the investigation process. The agencies also note that the claims are tied to the examination results and the magnitude of the score differences reported by students. The next steps depend on the findings of the investigation and any resulting review or corrective measures.