A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the National Testing Agency’s handling of the NEET-UG 2026 examination. The plea calls for restructuring the NTA through a statutory framework enacted by Parliament. It highlights concerns about the compromise of the NEET-UG, a crucial medical admissions test, and its impact on constitutional rights.
The petition alleges that the recent NEET-UG 2026 exam was compromised by a “guess paper” racket despite security measures like AI-assisted CCTV surveillance. It emphasizes that such compromises undermine principles of equality and the right to life/livelihood. Investigations revealed the circulation of leaked questions before the exam, leading to its cancellation.
The petition points out that leaked materials were sold to candidates for significant amounts, indicating a widespread network involved in the malpractice. It criticizes the NTA’s current status as an autonomous society, which it argues creates an “accountability vacuum” compared to other statutory bodies. The plea seeks the establishment of a statutory national testing body accountable to Parliament.
The petition raises concerns about repeated leaks and examination glitches affecting merit-based selection and students’ rights. It calls for urgent measures to prevent further leaks and ensure the integrity of upcoming national examinations. The plea also urges the enactment of legislation to establish a national testing authority with safeguards against paper leaks and parliamentary oversight.
