NEET-UG Set To Move Online As Centre Develops National CBT Infrastructure Strategy
New Delhi: The Ministry of Education is working on a national examination-grade Computer-Based Testing (CBT) infrastructure strategy to ensure a seamless transition for the pen-and-paper-based entrance exam NEET to online mode, officials said. Also Watch: Following the NEET paper leak earlier this year, the Centre announced that the medical entrance exam will be conducted in CBT mode from next…
The Ministry of Education is developing a national Computer-Based Testing (CBT) infrastructure strategy for the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET-UG) to facilitate a smooth shift from the current pen-and-paper format to an online examination mode. The decision to conduct NEET-UG online came after the leak of the exam paper earlier this year, which resulted in nationwide student protests and the resignation of then Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
A high-powered task force, led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, was formed to recommend reforms to strengthen the exam system and prevent future leaks. The strategy aims to address issues such as geographic gaps in test-center availability, standardize examination specifications, and permit the migration from pen-and-paper to CBT mode. The final decision will be made following the report submission from the task force.
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