{
  "id": 10917833,
  "title": "NEET-UG Set To Move Online As Centre Develops National CBT Infrastructure Strategy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/neet-ug-set-to-move-online-as-centre-develops-national-cbt",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T09:57:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/education/neet-ug-set-to-move-online-as-centre-develops-national-cbt-infrastructure-strategy"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "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…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}