New Delhi, August 5: In response to the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, the central government has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court. The affidavit outlines significant measures taken to ensure the examination system is secure and transparent. The government informed the court that a new law implemented in 2026 now imposes strict penalties for offenses like paper leaks and cheating.
According to the affidavit, the new law stipulates that individuals involved in paper leaks, cheating, or any form of malpractice could face up to ten years in prison and fines of up to ₹5 crores. The government’s objective is to completely eliminate such incidents in the future.
To enhance the examination system, the government has established a high-level task force chaired by Nandan Nilekani, co-founder of Infosys. This committee will review the current examination system’s shortcomings and provide recommendations for making it more secure. The central government has informed the Supreme Court that this task force will submit its report within three months. Major changes will be implemented based on the report’s findings.
The government also provided details about the security arrangements during the re-conducted NEET-UG examination on June 21. The affidavit states that 51,311 jammers were installed across examination centers nationwide to prevent the use of mobile phones or electronic devices. Additionally, 138,000 CCTV cameras were set up to monitor all activities. A total of 87,000 staff members were deployed to oversee the examination, conducting candidate searches and biometric checks.
Furthermore, the government indicated that it is considering transitioning NEET-UG to a computer-based test (CBT) format in the future. This shift could significantly reduce the likelihood of paper leaks and expedite the release of results. However, the final decision will be made after the task force’s report is received.
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