Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Supreme Court to Monitor NEET Reforms Amid Paper Leak Concerns
The Supreme Court of India has decided to closely monitor the steps taken by the government to prevent paper leaks in the NEET examination.
The court has expressed concerns about the ad hoc measures taken in the past and has emphasized the need for institutionalization of the examination process.
The government has assured the court that it is implementing comprehensive reforms beyond the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Committee.
Petitioners, including the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), have demanded a detailed blueprint of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the computer-based test (CBT) model and clarity on the role of IITs in the examination process.
The court has agreed to hear the matter again on August 3, 2024.
The Supreme Court will monitor the government's steps to curb NEET examination paper leaks.
The court has expressed concerns about ad hoc measures and emphasized the need for institutionalization.
The government has assured the court of implementing comprehensive reforms beyond the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations.
Petitioners, including FAIMA, have demanded a detailed blueprint of the SOP for the CBT model and clarity on the role of IITs.
The next hearing is scheduled for August 3, 2024.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Government of India, Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA)
- What
- Monitoring of NEET examination reforms and institutionalization of the examination process
- When
- July 24, 2024
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To prevent future paper leaks and ensure transparency and accountability in the NEET examination process
Government's Reforms
Petitioners' Demands
Institutionalization of Examination Process
Government's Reforms
The government is implementing comprehensive reforms beyond the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations to ensure transparency and security in the NEET examination process.
Petitioners' Demands
Petitioners, including the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), demand a detailed blueprint of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the computer-based test (CBT) model and institutionalization of the examination process to prevent future leaks.
Role of IITs
Government's Reforms
The government has indicated that IITs will play a role in the examination process but has not provided detailed explanations.
Petitioners' Demands
Petitioners seek clarity on how the IIT model will be integrated into the NEET examination process to ensure accountability and transparency.
- Date of Hearing
- July 24, 2024
- Bench of Justices
- Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe
- Petitioners
- Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) and others
- Government Representative
- Solicitor General Tushar Mehta
- Radhakrishnan Committee
- Seven-member committee set up by the Ministry of Education to recommend reforms in the NEET examination process
- NEET-UG Retest Date
- June 21, 2024
- Next Hearing Date
- August 3, 2024
Sources
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