NEET 2027: Education minister reviews NTA exam readiness ahead of CBT infrastructure shift

As the National Testing Agency finalises its computer-based testing infrastructure strategy for NEET UG 2027, union minister education minister Pralhad Joshi met NTA officials to review preparations for national-level examinations.

The education minister held the meeting to review, with a special focus on strengthening the security of the exam process, improving students’ experience, and improving coordination across the examination ecosystem.

Additionally, the minister held a separate meeting with higher education department officials to assess areas needing attention.

Minister Joshi posted on X and said: "Held a meeting with senior officials of the department of higher education, to deliberate on matters concerning the higher education sector and assess key areas requiring focused attention. Emphasised the importance of innovation, adaptability and student-centric approaches in preparing our youth for the opportunities of a rapidly changing world.”

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NEET paper leak

Following the NEET paper leak, the Centre announced that NEET UG 2027 will be conducted in online mode to ensure transparency and leak-proof examinations.

NTA officials said that while the NEET exam in CBT mode is under consideration, a final decision will be made after receiving the report from the Nandan Nilekani-led task force constituted to overhaul India's public examination systems.

The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is the country’s largest undergraduate entrance examination, with nearly 25 lakh candidates appearing each year. The push for reforms in the education system and an overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) gained momentum following the paper leak controversy.