Supreme Court Upholds Pen-and-Paper Format for NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam
NEET-UG 2026: Supreme Court declines to shift June 21 re-exam to a computer-based format
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The Supreme Court of India has decided against transitioning the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, to a computer-based format. This ruling comes amidst ongoing concerns about exam integrity following a previous cancellation due to paper leak allegations.
- 01The Supreme Court ruled that the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam will remain in pen-and-paper format despite calls for a switch to computer-based testing.
- 02The re-examination is set for June 21, with admit cards expected to be released by June 14.
- 03Concerns over security and paper leaks have been raised, particularly following the cancellation of the original exam due to similar issues.
- 04The court will revisit the matter in July, alongside other pending petitions regarding reforms in the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- 05Prime Minister Narendra Modi is reportedly monitoring the situation closely following the controversies surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 exam.
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The Supreme Court of India has declined to change the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, scheduled for June 21, from a physical format to a computer-based test (CBT). The court, comprising Justices P.S. Narasimha and Aravind Kumar, stated that it could not grant such a request at this stage as the National Testing Agency (NTA) is already preparing for the re-examination. The decision follows a petition that highlighted serious vulnerabilities in the traditional examination system, especially after the NEET-UG 2026 exam was cancelled due to allegations of paper leaks. The bench emphasized that the examination process needs reform and accountability, suggesting that issues raised could be examined in future hearings. The NTA had previously canceled the May 3, 2026, exam after allegations surfaced regarding leaked questions, leading to a CBI investigation and multiple arrests. The upcoming re-exam will proceed as planned, with admit cards expected to be issued by June 14.
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The decision to retain the pen-and-paper format for the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam impacts millions of students preparing for medical entrance examinations across India.
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