Nandan Nilekani-Led Panel on NEET Reforms to Submit First Report by Month-End: Centre to SC
- On Friday, Justices Narasimha and Alok Aradhe announced plans to visit the National Testing Agency's Central Delhi headquarters to inspect infrastructure and manpower ensuring the system is operational.
- The Centre informed the bench that the high-powered committee led by Nandan Nilekani has completed exhaustive consultations on NEET structural reforms and is likely to submit its first interim report by September-end.
- Stressing that reforms must be institutionalized, the Supreme Court directed the government to prioritize a permanent institutional framework for conducting NEET, emphasizing staff permanency as critical to operational success.
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta confirmed the agency now has a permanent address at Minto Road, prompting the bench to order the Department of Personnel and Training to file an affidavit within 2 weeks.
- The Nilekani committee also consulted members of the earlier panel led by former ISRO chairman K Radhakrishnan, integrating prior recommendations as the court monitors implementation of combined reform measures.
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'We'll come and see': On NEET, SC says will inspect NTA office; seeks report on progress by Nandan Nilekani panel
NEET exam row: The Centre told the Supreme Court that the panel has held exhaustive consultations and is likely to submit its first interim report by the end of this month.
The Supreme Court has taken a tough stance on petitions related to the NEET-UG 2026 exam leak and NTA reforms. The court has stated that it will personally visit the NTA office to inspect its systems and procedures. The court stated that reforms should not be limited to paper reports, but must be implemented on the ground.
Supreme Court to inspect NTA office, seeks update on Nandan Nilekani panel report
The Supreme Court has said it may visit the NTA's permanent office while hearing NEET-UG 2026 paper leak petitions. It has sought updated affidavits on reforms and committee progress to assess whether changes are working on the ground.
SC asks Centre to look into institutionalisation of entire NEET process, says permanency of system is key
The Supreme Court sought information from the Central Government about the Nandan Nilekani Committee and said the information includes the Committee's recommendations, roadmap and status of implementation of reforms in the NTA.
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