Shimla, May 21 -- Pushing for stricter safeguards and technology-driven systems, education minister, Rohit Thakur said that national-level examinations like NEET should gradually shift to a fully computer-based testing system to curb paper leaks and ensure transparency.

The NEET-UG 2026 examination was cancelled earlier this month after allegations of a question paper leak. It has been rescheduled for June 21.

Terming recent paper leak incidents across the country "very unfortunate," Thakur called for stricter safeguards and said that technology-driven systems were needed to restore confidence among students.

Speaking to HT, Thakur said that national-level examinations like NEET should gradually shift to a fully computer-based testing ...