Supreme Court Demands Reforms in NEET-UG Examination Amid Paper Leak Controversy
`Sad they have not learnt their lesson`: SC on NEET-UG 2026 row, issues notice to NTA on plea seeking reforms
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The Supreme Court of India has issued notices to the Centre and the National Testing Agency regarding calls for reforms in the NEET-UG examination, including a shift to computer-based testing. This follows concerns over examination integrity after the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and previous controversies.
- 01The Supreme Court directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to clarify compliance with past recommendations on examination integrity.
- 02Concerns were raised about the existing pen-and-paper format of NEET-UG, deemed vulnerable to leaks.
- 03Petitions filed by medical associations seek a transition to a fully computer-based testing mode by 2027.
- 04The court has called for a new independent National Examination Authority to ensure transparency and accountability.
- 05A court-monitored committee is proposed to oversee reforms and implement advanced security measures in national examinations.
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The Supreme Court of India has taken significant steps regarding the NEET-UG examination, issuing notices to the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) in response to petitions calling for urgent reforms. This follows the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy and previous issues raised during the NEET-UG 2024 examination. The court expressed disappointment that lessons from past controversies have not been learned, emphasizing the need for structural changes. The petitions, including those from the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), demand an immediate shift to a computer-based testing (CBT) format, arguing that the current pen-and-paper system is prone to vulnerabilities. They also call for the establishment of a new National Examination Authority with statutory oversight and advanced technological safeguards. Furthermore, the court has requested detailed affidavits from both the NTA and the committee led by former ISRO Chairman K. Radhakrishnan regarding the implementation of previous recommendations and the ongoing status of reforms. The overarching goal is to enhance the integrity and security of national examinations.
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The reforms sought in the NEET-UG examination process could significantly enhance the integrity and security of medical entrance assessments in India.
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