Supreme Court Denies NEET Re-exam in CBT Format; CJP Plans Protest
SC Rejects Computer-Based-Test for NEET Re-examination, CJP Protest on Saturday
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The Supreme Court of India has rejected a petition to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) due to practical difficulties. Following a nationwide cancellation due to a paper leak, the re-examination is set for June 21. Meanwhile, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) plans a protest demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
- 01The Supreme Court declined to change the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination format to CBT, citing logistical challenges.
- 02The NEET-UG examination was cancelled on May 12 following allegations of a paper leak, prompting a CBI investigation.
- 03The National Testing Agency (NTA) plans to transition NEET-UG to CBT format in future cycles, as recommended by a High-Level Committee.
- 04CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announced a protest at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on June 6, calling for accountability from the Education Minister.
- 05Dipke's online petition for Pradhan's resignation has reportedly gathered eight lakh signatures.
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The Supreme Court of India has denied a request to conduct the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination as a Computer-Based Test (CBT), stating that changing the examination format at this stage would create practical difficulties. The NEET-UG exam, initially held on May 3, was cancelled on May 12 due to allegations of a paper leak, leading to a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry. A new examination is scheduled for June 21. The court deferred further consideration of the petition until July, after its partial working days conclude. Meanwhile, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), announced plans for a protest in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Dipke criticized the handling of the exam situation, which has caused significant distress among students, and stated that he would return to India from the United States to lead the demonstration. He emphasized the importance of accountability and peaceful expression of dissent, urging citizens to unite for the future of education in India.
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The decision affects thousands of students preparing for the NEET-UG examination, creating uncertainty in their academic future.
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