Centre to SC: NEET security ‘foolproof’, GPS tracked

The Supreme Court emphasized the necessity of establishing reforms within the NEET examination system, directing the National Testing Agency (NTA) to inform it about the actions taken to implement recommendations from the Radhakrishnan panel and the Nandan Nilekani committee. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta presented an affidavit detailing these steps.

The court acknowledged that while processes may seem robust on paper, they could be compromised during subsequent examinations. Mehta assured that the current NEET examination process is "foolproof" and challenging to circumvent. The court stressed the need for secure, confidential infrastructure, cybersecurity measures, dedicated testing centers, permanent paper-sealing committees, expert personnel, and a sovereign database.

It also sought a director-rank officer to oversee examination security. The case involved petitions, including one filed by Tanvi Dubey on behalf of the Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA), following the NEET-UG paper leak and allegations of question-paper leaks and malpractice. The Radhakrishnan Committee and the high-powered task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani were formed to address structural reforms in the NEET examination system.