The cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 exam has sparked renewed concerns over the integrity of India's competitive examination system, as students face repeated setbacks due to allegations of paper leaks and cheating. In stark contrast, China has established a robust security framework for its Gaokao, the national college entrance examination, which involves over 13 million candidates annually. This system employs 'military-grade' security measures, including surveillance technologies, signal jammers, and strict controls on communication for those involved in preparing the exam. Reports indicate that teachers drafting the Gaokao papers are isolated in high-security facilities for months, ensuring no leaks occur. Furthermore, Chinese authorities have mandated tech companies to disable AI features that could facilitate cheating during exam hours. Since 2015, organized cheating has been criminalized in China, with severe penalties, including up to seven years in prison for offenders. The stark differences in examination security between India and China have led educators like Anand Kumar to advocate for similar measures in India to combat rampant cheating.