On May 03, over 22 lakh students took the NEET UG 2026
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Why in news
The National Testing Agency (NTA) handed over a CBI investigation after a leaked PDF containing NEET UG 2026 questions was discovered, raising concerns over the integrity of national entrance exams.
Background
Over 22 lakh students appeared for the NEET UG 2026 exam across 5,432 centres in 565 cities. The National Testing Agency (NTA) identified a leaked PDF with hundreds of matching questions, leading to a CBI probe.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNTA: National Testing Agency is the autonomous body responsible for conducting NEET UG.
- BodyCBI: Central Bureau of Investigation is the premier investigating agency of India.
- FactNEET UG 2026 was conducted in 13 different languages.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in maintaining the integrity and security of large-scale national competitive examinations in India. Suggest measures to prevent paper leaks.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- technological vulnerabilities
- institutional accountability
- impact on meritocracy
- way forward: blockchain or decentralized auditing
Keywords: integrity · transparency · meritocracy · institutional accountability · cybersecurity
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