Mumbai, July 23 -- The Centre is ready to hold a detailed discussion on the NEET paper leak issue in Parliament and formulate a long-term policy to prevent future examination paper leaks, Union Health Minister and Leader of the House in the Rajya Sabha J.P. Nadda said on Wednesday.

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, Nadda said paper leaks are a national concern and urged the Opposition to participate in a meaningful debate instead of politicising the issue. He said Parliament was the appropriate forum for an in-depth discussion and offered the Opposition the freedom to decide the duration and scope of the debate to help frame a concrete policy.

NEET (National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test) is the national entrance examination...