Parliamentary Panel Grills NTA Over NEET Paper Leak, Pushes For Tougher Exam Safeguards

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• Parliamentary Panel Grills NTA Over NEET Paper Leak, Pushes For Tougher Exam Safeguards Reported By, Last Updated: May 21, 2026, 22:38 IST During the meeting, the NTA informed the panel that its immediate priority is to ensure the smooth and fair conduct of the examination scheduled for June 21 A broader review of the examination system and security architecture for future exams is also expected to be undertaken to prevent recurrence of such incidents.
• File image A marathon meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education on Thursday focused extensively on the NEET paper leak controversy, with members raising tough questions before officials of the Testing Agency (NTA) and the Education Ministry over the conduct of examinations, accountability, and future safeguards.
• According to sources, several questions were raised regarding the ongoing probe into the NEET paper leak case and the possibility of re-examination.
• However, officials maintained that detailed information could...