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The minister confirmed that the NEET Undergraduate examination conducted on May 3 came under scrutiny after the National Testing Agency received an objection on May 7 regarding the inclusion of questions resembling those from a guess paper. Following this, the National Testing Agency, in coordination with government authorities and state agencies, initiated an immediate investigation. Once it was established that a paper leak had occurred, the examination was cancelled on May 12.
During the press briefing, Dharmendra Pradhan announced that a re-examination will be conducted on June 21. Admit cards for the re-examination will be issued by June 14. Candidates will be given a one-week window to select their preferred examination city for convenience. Additionally, candidates will receive 15 minutes of extra time in the examination.
He further stated that from the next academic year, NEET will undergo a major structural change, transitioning from an Optical Mark Recognition-based format to a fully computer-based examination system.
The Minister reiterated that safeguarding students’ futures is the government’s foremost responsibility and described the issue as part of an ongoing struggle against examination mafias and anti-social elements. He confirmed that the investigation has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation, which has already begun action in the case. He stressed that strict measures will be taken against any form of malpractice and that irregularities will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He also repeated that all decisions have been taken in the interest of students.
The announcement marks a significant intervention in India’s examination system, combining immediate corrective measures with long-term structural reform aimed at restoring trust, transparency, and integrity in the national medical entrance process.
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