NEET-UG 2026 Cancelled ‘to Protect Students’ Interests: NTA Tells SC Why It Took the Big Call Amid Paper Leak Row
The agency said the move reflects stricter safeguards, with India Post, the Central Armed Police Force and district police now handling paper transport.
- On Friday, the National Testing Agency told the Supreme Court that canceling NEET-UG 2026 and transferring the probe to the Central Bureau of Investigation "reflected the seriousness with which examination integrity was being treated."
- Investigations revealed that arrested subject expert Manisha Gurunath Mandhare exploited her access to both set and translate the May 3 question paper, compromising security despite the agency deploying "the most stringent safeguards ever."
- The NTA plans to use AI-based tools for at least 85% of translation work and develop at least 1,000 Secure Testing Centres in reputed Government institutions to minimize human intervention.
- Scheduled for June 21, the re-examination will utilize a "further strengthened SOP framework, with multi-layer authentication, surveillance and inter-agency coordination" to safeguard student interests and restore system faith.
- To overhaul security administration, the High-Level Committee recommended transitioning NEET-UG from Pen & Paper to Computer Based Test mode, alongside multi-session and multi-stage testing, ensuring exams are held in a "safe, secure and smooth manner.
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Among those arrested by CBI for the May 3 leak of question paper, are paper-setters and translators. NTA affidavit also promises to replace pen & paper test with computer-based test from the next exam cycle.
PM Modi Monitoring NEET Situation, Centre Tells Supreme Court
Describing the situation as "traumatic" for NEET aspirants, the court ordered the Ministry of Education to file an affidavit detailing what changes it will bring in the process of examination to prevent question paper leaks.
From stressing accountability to students' trauma: What Supreme Court said on NEET paper leak fiasco
The Supreme Court on Friday underlined the need for accountability in the NEET paper leak controversy, observing that such incidents are deeply traumatic not only for students but also for their families. A bench comprising Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said the country “should not disappoint its youngsters” while hearing petitions related to the issue. The court was hearing multiple pleas, including one seeking restructuring or replace…
NEET-UG 2026 cancelled ‘to protect students’ interests: NTA tells SC why it took the big call amid paper leak row
In a detailed affidavit filed before the apex court, the NTA said the cancellation of the May 3 examination reflected the seriousness with which the agency and the Union Government viewed the issue of examination integrity.
PM Modi personally monitoring NEET paper leak issue, Centre tells Supreme Court
The bench also asked the ministry to explain the mechanisms in place to ensure continuity of expertise and institutional knowledge in the examination system. It sought details on how specialised personnel and subject-matter experts are deployed and retained to guarantee the secure and efficient conduct of examinations.
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