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In a bid to reduce academic pressure, a parliamentary panel has suggested holding multiple NEET-UG exams every year. Specifically, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare recommended this reform on Wednesday. Consequently, this change would prevent medical aspirants from losing an entire academic year due to unexpected exam cancellations or disruptions.
Currently, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts the massive national medical entrance test only once a year. However, a major paper leak controversy disrupted the May 3 exam, leading to its cancellation and a rescheduled re-test on June 21. Therefore, committee members emphasized that a single-sitting exam puts immense and unfair burden on students. Furthermore, when an administrative lapse occurs, students suffer through no fault of their own. Under the leadership of Samajwadi Party MP Ram Gopal Yadav, the panel discussed fixing accountability for these repeated breaches. Indeed, similar controversies erupted in both 2024 and 2026, prompting serious concerns about current security systems.
To address security concerns, government officials briefed the panel on several proposed measures. For instance, the government is considering transitioning the test to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. However, several members of parliament raised concerns regarding digital access and infrastructure, particularly for students residing in rural areas. Additionally, they emphasized that exam papers must remain available in regional languages to ensure fair access. Previously, the National Medical Commission (NMC) in 2023 deemed multiple annual sessions unfeasible due to a single, unified counselling process. Nevertheless, officials have assured the panel that they will thoroughly examine the new recommendations to protect student welfare.
Q1: Why is the parliamentary panel recommending multiple NEET-UG exams?
The panel suggests this reform to reduce immense academic pressure on students and to ensure they do not lose a full year due to administrative lapses or paper leaks.
Q2: What other reforms are being considered for future NEET-UG cycles?
The government is currently evaluating a transition to a Computer-Based Testing (CBT) format to enhance security and prevent leaks.
Q3: When is the rescheduled NEET-UG exam taking place?
The cancelled exam has been officially rescheduled to take place on June 21 in a pen-and-paper format under enhanced security protocols.
Disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice or replace professional judgment. Refer to the latest local and national guidelines for clinical practice.
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