NEET Paper Leak Row: Petitioners Allegedly Barred From Presenting Views Before Parliamentary Committee

Representatives of the United Doctors Front (UDF), which has approached the Supreme Court over the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, were reportedly prevented from presenting their views before a Parliamentary Standing Committee after objections were raised by BJP members. The committee meeting was convened to discuss the merits and challenges of pen-and-paper examinations versus Computer-Based Testing (CBT) for national entrance exams. UDF had sought major reforms, including replacing the National Testing Agency (NTA) with a statutory examination body and had alleged systemic failures in the conduct of NEET-UG.

During the meeting, NTA officials informed the panel that NEET is expected to transition to CBT mode from 2027, while the immediate focus remains the smooth conduct of the June 21 re-examination, reports The New Indian Express.

Members also raised concerns over cybersecurity risks and the possibility of hacking in CBT-based exams, prompting the NTA to disclose that a special committee has been formed to examine the issue. The panel also sought details on measures taken to prevent future paper leaks, with officials assuring members that enhanced security arrangements are in place for the upcoming NEET re-exam.