SC to seek guidance of task force on holding computer-based NEET
Supreme Court plans to seek suggestions from a Nandan Nilekani-headed task force for transitioning NEET-UG to computer-based testing (CBT).
- NEET-UG is the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates used for admission to undergraduate medical courses.
- Computer-based testing (CBT) means students take the exam on computers, not on printed question papers.
- A paper leak is treated as a serious exam integrity failure, leading to cancellation of the affected NEET-UG attempt.
- The Supreme Court can ask the Union government for affidavits and can seek expert inputs to guide exam reform steps.
What happened: Supreme Court to seek Nandan Nilekani task force inputs for NEET-UG CBT
The Supreme Court indicated it will seek suggestions from a high-powered task force headed by Nandan Nilekani. The task force is focused on transitioning NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates) to a computer-based test (CBT), moving away from a pen-and-paper exam format.
A Bench of Justices P.S. Narasimha and Alok Aradhe was hearing a petition filed by Sudhakar Singh, a Member of Parliament from the Rashtriya Janata Dal. The petition sought broad reforms, including a direction to consider moving NEET-UG from pen-and-paper to CBT.
Evaluate how Supreme Court monitoring, Centre affidavits, and expert task-force inputs can shape governance decisions for NEET-UG CBT transition, with emphasis on exam integrity and cybersecurity readiness.
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