NEET after the leak: Why security alone cannot fix exam system
The NEET-UG medical entrance exam in India is facing a crisis of trust following allegations of paper leaks and administrative failures. The article argues that focusing solely on security measures is insufficient and that systemic reforms in design, measurement, and equity are necessary to restore credibility.
Why it matters
High-stakes exams determine professional futures for millions in India, and systemic failures threaten the integrity of the country's medical education pipeline.
On May 5, 2026, more than two million medical aspirants sat for the NEET-UG examination. Within days, allegations of a leaked paper surfaced, triggering cancellation, an announcement of a retest, and a shift to computer-based testing by 2027. But will digitisation alone restore trust, or are we asking the wrong question?
The article provides a critical analysis of policy and systemic failure without favoring a specific political party or ideology.
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