However, even the post-exam phase was not smooth for the aspirants, as the counselling was delayed and allegations were made about the student data being sold to agents and counsellors.
Several media channels had reported on these allegations of data breach, and aspirants had also raised the matter on social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter).
What is the issue?
Several NEET PG 2025 aspirants had alleged that sensitive personal data, including contact details , exam scores, and ranks, were being sold online. According to the candidates, the information, which is accessible only to examinees and the exam authority, surfaced on websites and messaging platforms, where it is being marketed as "NEET PG 2025 student databases".
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They reported that such data also includes their names, details of their parents, phone numbers, email IDs, cities, states, roll numbers, scores, and ranks. In fact, several students have also reported "receiving unsolicited calls and messages from admission agents and private counsellors claiming they could arrange MD or MS seats outside the official counselling system run by the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC)."
Medical Dialogues had earlier reported how a simple web search using the terms related to NEET PG and student data showed multiple listings of 'NEET PG 2025 Student Database' packaged as online goods, and the prices for the same ranged between Rs 3,000 to Rs 8,500. In fact, some of the documents were easily accessible with a mere download of the sample data.
One such sample data showed the names of 201 students along with their phone numbers, PG roll numbers, city, state, father's name, and email IDs. The data also included scores and ranks of each of the students. Although this was only a sample, the full document is available for sale at Rs 3,599.
Even now, a link to get access to complete NEET PG 2025 student database is available with a simple google search "NEET PG 2025 student database". While the sample data is available on 201 candidates, the whole set is available for Rs 6500.
The website, where anyone can place order for the entire data, mentioned that "The Neet PG 2025 Database is a comprehensive dataset of medical aspirants who appeared for the NEET PG 2025examination. It includes detailed student information — such as name, contact details, rank, score, category, city, and more — compiled carefully from verified and ethical data sources. 📑 👉 Think of it as your ready-to-use medical student directory, tailor-made for outreach, admissions, analytics, or marketing campaigns. It’s not just a file… it’s an opportunity to reach every NEET PG aspirant of 2025 in one structured dataset!"
Allegations by NEET PG Aspirants:
Earlier, while speaking to media channels, some students had alleged that they were aware of the alleged breach, while others had expressed shock at learning that such detailed personal information was publicly available.
The students had also questioned the role of NBEMS, which conducted the NEET PG 2025 exam, in the data breach. Some of the students have also claimed that the data is being circulated widely on Telegram channels and independent websites.
Amid this situation, the aspirants placed the responsibility of data breach solely on NBEMS and said that it is the NBE's responsibility to safeguard the candidates' data. The students were also demanding strict action against those responsible for the alleged leak and greater accountability from authorities involved in handling the examination records.
Response from NBEMS:
Under the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023, organisations that collect and process personal information, including government examination bodies, are responsible to ensure that such data is kept secure and used only for its stated purpose.
Recently, speaking to NDTV, a senior official at NBEMS said that although the board prepares the candidates' data, it shares it with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) and state counselling authorities.
The official further denied any data breach at the NBEMS level and added that once the data is shared for counselling, it moves across multiple stakeholders, and therefore, at this stage, it is not possible to conclusively say where the breach happened.
As per the official, the dataset circulating online appears to contain details only of qualified candidates, which, according to NBEMS, points to the possibility that the leak occurred "further down the chain".
Meanwhile, another NBEMS official explained that the examination data is handled through a government-empanelled technology partner, with Tata Consultancy Services managing the online application process. According to the official, a breach at that stage appears unlikely.
NBEMS sources further added that access to candidates' information is tightly restricted and only a limited number of authorised personnel are allowed role-based access, and no provision for data retrieval.
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