Mumbai, June 16 -- The government's move to temporarily block Telegram over concerns the app could be used for cheating in a high-stakes examination is unlikely to solve the problem, internet policy experts said, noting that those seeking leaked papers or unfair assistance can simply migrate to other encrypted messaging platforms.

The crackdown on Telegram follows the cancellation of the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate (Neet-UG) 2026 examination-the test for undergraduate medical courses in the country. On Tuesday, National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts NEET-UG examinations, issued a three-page notice announcing suspension of the entire platform until 22 June, and disabling a feature that allows users to edit ...