Education Minister Announces Shift to CBT Mode
May 15, 2026
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The Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, announced that next year onwards, the NEET UG Exam will be conducted through Computer-Based Test (CBT) Mode to reduce the possibility of question paper leaks.
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The NEET UG 2026 will now be reconducted on June 21, 2026 after NTA cancelled the exam conducted on May 3, 2026 in the wake of paper leak allegations circulating around.
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Nine days after the exam, on May 12, 2026, the National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the NEET Exam 2026 after it received information about the circulation of a ‘guess paper’ on May 7 that allegedly contained exact questions from the actual exam.
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Stressing that the government would not compromise with the integrity of the exams, the minister said,
" We will not allow a moneybag to take anybody’s seat away. We are sad and worried about this unfortunate incident, but we had to take this difficult step. Our responsibility is to ensure there are zero errors. "
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Introduction of a computer-based test (CBT) eliminates the conventional pen-and-paper exam format, as it requires candidates to use a computer terminal to appear for their exam. This change in exam format is aimed towards eliminating the probability of chain of command breaches and increasing fairness.
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As announced by the Education Minister, NTA will release the Admit Cards of Re-NEET Exam candidates by June 14, 2026. The centre will help students to resolve difficulties in transportation. For more feasibility, students will be allowed to choose their exam city.
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