NEET To Go Online From Next Year, Government Admits 2026 Paper Leak

The Central Government has announced that the NEET-UG exam will be conducted online from next year, following controversy over the alleged paper leak in the 2026 examination. However, the re-exam scheduled on June 21 will still be held in the traditional paper-and-pencil format.

What happened

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that NEET-UG will shift to an online mode from the next academic session.

The government acknowledged that the May 3 NEET-UG 2026 paper was leaked.

Despite the controversy, the re-examination on June 21 will continue in offline mode.

Why it matters

NEET is India’s biggest medical entrance examination, taken by lakhs of students every year.

The move to online exams aims to improve security and reduce chances of future paper leaks.

What changes

NEET-UG will transition from pen-and-paper to a computer-based online examination system.

Authorities are expected to introduce stricter digital monitoring and security measures.

Who is affected

Medical aspirants across India

Coaching institutes and testing agencies

Students preparing for future NEET exams

What to watch next:

Details on the new online exam format, security measures, and how the government plans to conduct the June 21 re-test smoothly.