NationalThursday, 20 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Centre tells Supreme Court new NEET paper leak prevention measures in 2026
The Centre informed the Supreme Court of new NEET anti-leak measures, including four question paper sets, two selections by NTA and video monitoring.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the Union government told the Supreme Court that new procedures had been created to prevent NEET question paper leaks, including a 4-set paper system and video monitoring during printing and transport.
Key specifics
- Four different question paper sets will be prepared under the new NEET procedure.
- The National Testing Agency Director will select 2 papers from the 4 sets.
- The selected papers will be sent to 2 separate printing presses for printing.
- The entire process will be video recorded, and the papers will be transported to centres with armed paramilitary protection.
- The Supreme Court asked the Education Ministry to file an affidavit on the Radhakrishnan Committee recommendations and adjourned the case by 3 weeks.
Exam lens
Question type: polity and education administration, key facts: Supreme Court, NEET, NTA, 4 paper sets, 2 selected papers, 3-week adjournment. TNPSC may ask which institution selects the papers and what security measures are used.