India, May 17 -- The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG) will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode from next year, replacing the traditional pen-and-paper format, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on Friday amid the massive controversy surrounding the cancellation of NEET-UG 2026.

The NEET-UG 2026 examination, held on May 3, was cancelled following allegations of a paper leak that triggered nationwide outrage and protests.

Addressing a press conference at his residence, Pradhan said the shift to CBT was necessary despite the implementation of recommendations made by the Radhakrishnan Committee.

"Despite implementation of the Radhakrishnan Committee's recommendations, this inciden...