NTA outlines corrective measures after NEET-UG paper leak in affidavit before SC
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has canceled NEET-UG 2026 and transferred the investigation of a paper leak to the CBI. In an affidavit to the Supreme Court, the NTA outlined several corrective measures to enhance examination integrity. The agency has implemented new protocols for question paper preparation, transportation, and storage to prevent future leaks.
- ▪The NTA's decision to cancel the examination reflects its commitment to maintaining examination integrity.
- ▪New measures include multiple sets of question papers with unique codes and enhanced security protocols.
- ▪Transportation of question papers will now be managed by India Post and escorted by the Central Armed Police Force.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday (May 29, 2026) told the Supreme Court that its decision to cancel NEET-UG 2026 and hand over the investigation into the paper leak to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) reflected the seriousness with which examination integrity was being treated by the agency and the Centre.“The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 on May 3 and the transfer of the investigation to the CBI is illustrative of the seriousness with which the NTA and the Government of India view examination integrity,” the affidavit stated. Indian Air Force likely to oversee transport of NEET-UG re-test papersThe agency filed an affidavit in the apex court over the corrective steps taken following NEET-UG paper leak.
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