Government Implements Reforms for NEET Exam Integrity

In a recent affidavit to the Supreme Court, the central government outlined extensive reforms for the NEET examination aimed at enhancing security and preventing question paper leaks. The Ministry of Education emphasized the establishment of a robust framework to maintain the integrity of the examination process. Additionally, a High-Level Task Force has been formed to recommend structural improvements and modernize the examination systems. This initiative reflects the government's commitment to ensuring fairness and accountability in the NEET exam, addressing concerns raised by the Supreme Court regarding future examination protocols.

By Narendra Chaudhary Aug 5, 2026, 07:53 IST

Significant Reforms Announced for NEET Examination

New Delhi, August 4 - The central government has informed the Supreme Court that extensive reforms have been introduced in the conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) to eliminate question paper leaks and systemic flaws. In an affidavit presented before a bench led by Justice P. S. Narasimha, the Ministry of Education stated that these reforms aim to establish a robust and institutional framework that preserves institutional knowledge and memory, enhances exam security, and prevents future incidents of question paper leaks or other irregularities.

The Supreme Court had previously requested the government on May 29 to clarify how NEET will be conducted in the future and what measures regulatory bodies will take to ensure continuous improvements in examination processes.

In response to the Supreme Court's directives, the Ministry of Education submitted this affidavit. The government clarified that while the Ministry of Education oversees the National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET is conducted by the NTA under the auspices of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Additionally, the affidavit did not address the ongoing CBI investigation related to the NEET-UG 2026 question paper leak.

According to the affidavit, these amendments reflect the government's commitment to impose stringent penalties on those compromising the integrity and fairness of examinations. The government also informed the court about the establishment of a High-Level Task Force (HLTF) aimed at recommending structural reforms for the conduct of examinations and modernizing examination systems. The task force, formed on July 27, is chaired by Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys.