NEET UG likely to shift from pen-and-paper to CBT mode

The NEET UG exam is expected to shift to an online format, to improve transparency and integrity in the examination process. This move comes in response to the NEET 2024 paper leak incident, which triggered widespread protests and calls for a retest from thousands of students.

The discussions are underway involving the Ministry of Health, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and a newly formed independent monitoring committee chaired by former ISRO Chief K Radhakrishnan. This committee was established to address concerns



arising from the paper leak allegations and to recommend measures to strengthen the examination framework.

The Radhakrishnan-led panel has proposed a phased adoption of computer-based testing (CBT) as a long-term solution to minimise security vulnerabilities. Additionally, it has recommended a hybrid model as an intermediary step.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasised transitioning the NEET UG exam from pen-and-paper mode to online mode during an interview with a leading media house.