Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Nilekani Panel Nears Interim Report on NEET Reforms
A government panel led by Nandan Nilekani is studying how to improve the NEET exam system.
NEET is an important test for students seeking medical education.
The panel began its work after the May 3 NEET UG exam was cancelled.
That cancellation led to protests across the country.
The panel has spoken with members of an earlier committee led by K. Radhakrishnan.
Government lawyer Tushar Mehta said the discussions have been extensive.
The panel is expected to give the government an early report by the end of September.
The report will suggest possible changes to NEET and its administration.
The Nandan Nilekani-led panel is examining structural reforms to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test.
The government told the Supreme Court that the panel may submit its first interim report by the end of September.
The panel has held exhaustive consultations, according to Solicitor General Tushar Mehta.
It has consulted members of an earlier committee led by former ISRO chairman K. Radhakrishnan.
The panel was formed amid nationwide protests following the cancellation of the May 3 NEET UG exam.
- Who
- A high-powered panel led by Nandan Nilekani, with consultations involving members of K. Radhakrishnan’s earlier committee.
- What
- The panel is examining structural reforms to NEET and is preparing its first interim report.
- When
- The report is expected by the end of September; the developments were reported on Friday.
- Where
- The consultations concern NEET and the National Testing Agency reforms; the government’s update was given to the Supreme Court.
- Why
- The panel’s work follows the cancellation of the May 3 NEET UG exam and nationwide protests.
- Panel chair
- Nandan Nilekani
- Subject
- Structural reforms to NEET
- Expected report
- First interim report by the end of September
- Consultations
- Members of the earlier K. Radhakrishnan committee
- Government representative
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
- Trigger for reforms
- Cancellation of the May 3 NEET UG exam
- Public response
- Nationwide protests