NEET-UG 2027 to Be Held in CBT Mode Over Six Days; Centre Plans Major Exam Reforms

New Delhi, July 9 (UDN): In a significant overhaul of the country’s largest undergraduate medical entrance examination, the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode over six days from 2027, as part of a series of reforms aimed at strengthening the integrity and transparency of the examination process.

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The decision follows concerns over question paper leaks and examination irregularities that have prompted the Centre to revamp the conduct of high-stakes competitive examinations. Conducting the test in multiple sessions over six days is expected to improve logistics, enhance security and minimise the risk of malpractice.

According to officials, the transition to a computer-based format will enable better monitoring of the examination process, faster evaluation and more efficient management of the large number of candidates appearing for the medical entrance test each year.

The proposed reforms are also expected to include enhanced security protocols, robust digital infrastructure and standardised procedures to ensure fairness and transparency in the examination. The National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Ministry of Education are expected to issue detailed operational guidelines and the examination schedule ahead of the 2027 admission cycle.

The move marks one of the most significant changes in the history of NEET, with the government aiming to restore public confidence in the examination system while ensuring a secure and technology-driven assessment process.