India, May 15 -- Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday announced that the NEET-UG re-examination will be conducted on June 21 and confirmed that from next year, the medical entrance exam will shift to a computer-based test (CBT) format as part of major reforms following allegations of irregularities and paper leaks.

Addressing a press conference, Pradhan said safeguarding students' future remains the government's "topmost priority" and assured strict action against those responsible for any malpractice in the examination process.

"Our topmost priority is the future of students. We will not allow malpractice to happen this time. The government stands with you," he said.

The NEET-UG examination, originally held on May 3, ...