GENERAL30 Sept 2026
Neet paper leak: Centre working on national CBT infra for entrance exams
After this year's NEET paper leak, the Centre says the medical entrance exam will move to computer-based testing from next year. A national testing setup is being planned to cover all entrance exams and close gaps in test centres. Nearly 25 lakh candidates take NEET-UG each year. A final decision waits for the Nandan Nilekani task force report.
Key Statutory Highlights
- Following this year's NEET paper leak, the Centre announced that the medical entrance exam will be conducted in computer-based testing mode from next year.
- The Ministry of Education is working on a national examination-grade computer-based testing infrastructure strategy, and the plan is to move all entrance exams online once it is in place.
- A final decision on the change will be taken only after the report of the Nandan Nilekani-led task force set up to overhaul India's public examination systems.
Actionable Advice for Taxpayers / Founders:If you or your child is preparing for NEET-UG or other National Testing Agency exams, wait for official NTA announcements and the task force report before planning test-centre choices or travel arrangements.
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