Archive · 28 Jul 2026
Supreme Court seeks reforms for NEET exams
The Supreme Court of India has asked the government to come up with new ideas to stop NEET exam papers from leaking.
They want better protection for the exam database as the exams move online.
A special team led by Nandan Nilekani, who is good with technology, has been formed to suggest changes.
The court will hear more about this on August 3.
Some people want an independent investigation into the leaks and for the exams to be done on computers instead of paper.
Supreme Court seeks 'out-of-the-box' solutions for NEET paper leaks.
Task force headed by Nandan Nilekani formed to suggest reforms.
Court emphasizes need for cyber security and database protection.
Petitioner seeks independent probe and switch to computer-based tests.
Next hearing scheduled for August 3.
- Who
- Supreme Court of India, Nandan Nilekani, RJD MP Sudhakar Singh
- What
- Supreme Court seeks reforms for NEET exams following paper leaks
- When
- The hearing took place on Monday, with the next hearing scheduled for August 3
- Where
- Supreme Court of India
- Why
- To address recurrent NEET paper leaks and ensure the integrity of the examination process
Petitioner's View
Government's View
Investigation into NEET Paper Leaks
Petitioner's View
An independent probe is needed to investigate the recurrent NEET paper leaks.
Government's View
The government has taken a serious view of the leak and has constituted a task force to address the issue.
Exam Format
Petitioner's View
The government should switch from the pen-and-paper format to a computer-based test.
Government's View
The government is considering reforms but has not yet decided on changing the exam format.
- Task Force Head
- Nandan Nilekani
- Task Force Members
- S. Somanath, Tapan Deka, V. Kamakoti, Anita Karwal, Amrit Lal Meena
- Court Bench
- Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe
- Petitioner
- RJD MP Sudhakar Singh
- Next Court Hearing
- August 3