![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20150%2095'%3E%3C/svg%3E ""Can't Let This Go On Like This" Supreme Court Tells Centre to Strengthen the NEET System")
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Friday, July 24, expressed serious concern over the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak and told the Centre, "We can't let this go on like this," while stressing the need for permanent reforms to safeguard the examination system.
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Hearing a batch of petitions related to the paper leak, a Bench of Justices PS Narasimha and Alok Aradhe said it would closely monitor the matter to ensure long-term institutional reforms instead of temporary measures.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, assured the Court that the government is taking a comprehensive approach to protect students and maintain the integrity of the NEET examination.
The Centre informed the Court that it will file a detailed affidavit outlining measures to prevent future paper leaks, including reforms in the examination process. The government also said it has accepted the recommendations of the Radhakrishnan Committee, which was formed after the NEET-UG 2024 controversy.
The Supreme Court also sought details on the feasibility of shifting NEET to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format, data security measures, and cybersecurity safeguards.
The matter has been listed for further hearing on July 27, when the Centre is expected to submit its detailed response on the proposed reforms.
The petitions seek wide-ranging reforms, including restructuring or replacing the National Testing Agency (NTA), introducing digital security measures for question papers, transitioning NEET to a CBT format, and creating an independent examination authority with stronger oversight.