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India keeps missing NEET UG shift to online exams as ministries clash for years
India
Published on 13 May 2026
Two ministries say yes and no to CBT—again
Paper leaks have reignited a long-running fight over moving NEET UG to computer-based testing. The education ministry and NTA push for CBT, while the health ministry and NMC have reservations about practical execution. India missed its 2026 CBT target, and the NTA says it can run CBT, but NMC points to operational hurdles like multiple shifts and question-paper management.
- Paper leaks revive the push for NEET UG computer based testing
- Education ministry and NTA back CBT while health ministry and NMC resist
- India missed its 2026 target for CBT rollout
- NTA says CBT is feasible, NMC cites shift and paper challenges
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