Supreme Court Seeks Task Force Guidance for Computer-Based NEET Transition
The Supreme Court indicated it would seek suggestions from a high-powered task force, headed by former UIDAI chairman Nandan Nilekani, on transitioning the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) to a computer-based test (CBT). This development follows the cancellation of the NEET-UG 2026 examination due to a paper leak. The Centre informed the Bench that a high-powered task force was constituted to address the matter. The top court directed the Centre to file an affidavit outlining its roadmap for implementing reforms and a cybersecurity framework, emphasizing the need for comprehensive changes to ensure examination integrity.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court will seek guidance from a task force on transitioning NEET-UG to a computer-based test (CBT).
- This move follows the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 due to a paper leak.
- A high-powered task force, led by Nandan Nilekani, has been constituted by the Union government to address the examination issues.
- The Centre is required to submit a roadmap for implementing reforms and a cybersecurity framework for the new system.
Exam Facts
- The task force will be headed by Nandan Nilekani, former UIDAI chairman.
- The Bench comprised Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe.
- The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled following a paper leak.
- The court will hear the matter on August 3.
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