The center is considering an upper age limit and attempt cap for NEET aspirants after the exam controversy, as per a report. NTA also plans CBT-based exams, multi-stage testing, and stricter security measures.
NEET-UG 2026: The Centre is considering introducing an upper age limit and capping the number of attempts for NEET-UG aspirants as part of major reforms planned after the controversy surrounding the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, according to a Hindustan Times report.
Currently, the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET-UG in a single-shift pen-and-paper format. Candidates must be at least 17 years old to appear for the examination, but there is no upper age limit or restriction on the number of attempts.
According to the Hindustan Times Report, the proposed reforms were discussed during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth, and Sports. The committee, headed by Digvijaya Singh, was informed that the reforms would be implemented in consultation with the Union Health Ministry.
The proposed long-term measures include introducing an upper age limit, limiting the number of attempts, shifting NEET-UG to a computer-based test (CBT) mode, and conducting multi-session and multi-stage examinations.
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