Govt planning tech-driven exams: Union minister Pralhad Joshi promises reforms after NEET-UG paper leak
Union minister Pralhad Joshi announced plans for tech-driven reforms in the examination system following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy. He stated that while some reforms are already in place, significant changes will be implemented by next year. The government is committed to enhancing the integrity of competitive examinations amid ongoing political discussions regarding the recent incident.
- ▪The government is considering major reforms for the NEET-UG examination system after a recent leak controversy.
- ▪Union minister Pralhad Joshi emphasized that technology-driven exams will be introduced by next year.
- ▪The Central Bureau of Investigation is currently investigating the circulation of leaked questions related to the exam.
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Govt planning tech-driven exams: Union minister Pralhad Joshi promises reforms after NEET-UG paper leakNTA DG Abhishek Singh and Higher Education Secretary Vineet Joshi told panel several exam reforms are already in place, with more underwayUpdated on: May 23, 2026 6:41 PM ISTANIShare viaCopy link After the recent leak controversy, Union minister Pralhad Joshi on Saturday said that the government is considering bringing the reforms, assurance coming days ahead of the NEET-UG re-examination.Prahlad Joshi said tech-driven exams and major reforms would be introduced by next year. (ANI)"The government is very serious about that...The reforms are needed, we are bringing them, but they cannot be done within a year.
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