India's NTA to Move NEET-UG to Computer-Based Test Next Year

India’s National Testing Agency has informed the Supreme Court it will transition the NEET-UG medical entrance examination to a computer-based format starting next year, part of a sweeping reform effort following a major paper leak that forced the cancellation of this year’s test. The announcement came during a court hearing on Friday where justices expressed deep concern over the trauma inflicted on hundreds of thousands of students and the systemic failures within the testing body.

The NEET-UG 2026 examination, held on May 3 with over 22 lakh candidates, was cancelled nationwide after a breach at the question paper setting stage. The Supreme Court, hearing multiple petitions related to the leak, described the situation as traumatic for students and their families, noting the emotional and academic investment that had been jeopardized. The court emphasized the need for clear accountability and institutional memory, contrasting the National Testing Agency's repeated issues with the unblemished record of the Union Public Service Commission.

In an affidavit submitted to the court, the National Testing Agency outlined a series of corrective measures already implemented or underway....