Shillong: Students preparing for the NEET-UG 2026 examination are grappling with mixed reactions following the Delhi High Court's decision to uphold the Centre's temporary suspension of Telegram. The messaging platform remains restricted until June 22, a measure intended to curb potential paper leaks ahead of the June 21 re-examination.
For many students, the ban disrupts access to essential learning resources. Aspirants frequently rely on the app to download previous years' question papers, practice materials, and teaching PDFs shared by instructors. One student noted the dual impact of the policy, stating, "According to what the government is thinking, they believe paper leaks happen through Telegram. So, in one way it is a good step to stop that. But it also affects studies."
While some students acknowledge the government's intent to secure the exam process, others question the long-term effectiveness of targeting a single platform. Some participants pointed out that paper leaks could still occur through other channels, such as Discord, Snapchat, or WhatsApp. These students are calling for more robust, permanent measures to ensure exam integrity rather than temporary service blocks that complicate their preparation.
The legal dispute reached the Delhi High Court after Telegram challenged the government's use of emergency blocking powers. The court ruled that the Union government followed correct legal procedures when suspending the service and disabling specific message-editing features through June 30.
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