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Centre Reviews Shift of NEET-UG to Computer-Based Testing

Officials describe a review of fairness impacts alongside test-centre capacity.

Conducted by NTA, NEET is the largest medical entrance exam in India | ANI File Photo
NEET UG: Will India’s Biggest Medical Entrance Exam Go Online?

Overview

  • The Ministry of Education is running a data analysis to assess the feasibility of moving NEET-UG from pen-and-paper to CBT.
  • The review examines whether an online format could disadvantage specific groups of candidates and evaluates existing digital infrastructure and past CBT experience.
  • Officials say the findings will be discussed with the Health Ministry, and no decision has been taken on changing the exam mode.
  • NEET is India’s largest entrance test, with over 22 lakh candidates in 2025, conducted by the NTA for roughly 1,08,000 MBBS seats.
  • Reform momentum followed alleged exam irregularities last year, with CBI probes underway and a panel led by R. Radhakrishnan suggesting multi-stage testing as a potential option.