Overview
- Reports on Tuesday said the government intends to run NEET‑UG 2027 as a computer‑based test spread over five to six days at about 1,000 centres in roughly 500 cities to reduce the risk of single‑point paper leaks.
- Most test sites are expected to be government schools such as Kendriya Vidyalayas and Navodaya Vidyalayas, with each centre slated to hold about 500 candidates and the plan to accommodate nearly 500,000 candidates per day.
- The Ministry of Education is planning a 'top‑to‑bottom' restructuring of the National Testing Agency that will change its organisation, technology, infrastructure, and exam processes, with officials saying the exercise should be completed before October.
- Investigations into the May 3 paper leak that forced a cancelled NEET and a June 21 re‑exam are ongoing, and authorities have warned that anyone found culpable will face action.
- Key operational details—including shift timetables, the final list of test cities and technical specifications—have not been released and are expected only after the NTA revamp, leaving logistics, device and network readiness, and proctoring plans as the main execution risks.