Archive · 27 Jul 2026
Supreme Court to review Nilekani-led task force report on NEET
The Supreme Court of India is waiting for recommendations from a special team led by Nandan Nilekani about making the NEET exam online.
The court thinks that moving from paper exams to online exams needs extra safety measures for cyber security and protecting exam data.
The team includes experts from different fields like space technology, intelligence, and education.
The court will decide on a request to make the exam computer-based after seeing the team's suggestions.
The original NEET exam was canceled due to a paper leak, and a retest was held.
The court will hear more about this on August 3.
The Supreme Court will review the Nandan Nilekani-led task force's recommendations on conducting NEET online.
The court emphasizes the need for additional cyber security and database protection measures.
The task force includes experts from ISRO, Intelligence Bureau, IIT Chennai, and former education officials.
The next hearing on the matter is scheduled for August 3.
The original NEET-UG exam was canceled due to a paper leak and a retest was conducted on June 21.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Nandan Nilekani-led task force, RJD MP Sudhakar Singh
- What
- Review of the NEET examination format and security measures
- When
- Next hearing on August 3
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To address concerns over the NEET paper leak and ensure secure examination processes
Proponents of Online NEET
Supporters of Traditional NEET
Exam Format
Proponents of Online NEET
Advocate for a computer-based model to enhance security and efficiency.
Supporters of Traditional NEET
Prefer the traditional pen-and-paper format for familiarity and reliability.
- Task Force Head
- Nandan Nilekani
- Task Force Members
- S Somanath, Tapan Deka, V Kamakoti, Anita Karwal, Amrit Lal Meena
- Original Exam Date
- May 3
- Retest Date
- June 21
- Next Hearing Date
- August 3
- Investigating Agency
- Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
