NTA schedules NEET-UG retest June 21 with stronger safeguards
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is moving ahead with a NEET-UG retest on June 21, 2026, after concerns about a paper leak.
Officials told Parliament's education committee that this round will still use pen-and-paper but with stronger safeguards to prevent leaks.
The debate over switching to computer-based exams also came up, as security concerns were discussed in relation to the CBT transition.
NTA plans NEET-UG CBT 2027
NTA says it is aiming to shift NEET-UG to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) from 2027, following expert advice.
A special team is already looking into how to make computer-based tests safer, with its report expected within three months.
Meanwhile, the meeting got heated: Congress MP Digvijaya Singh linked PM Modi's accountability to the retest outcome and some doctors' body weren't allowed to share their concerns due to political disagreements.