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Supreme Court to Hear NEET Paper Leak Petition on Aug 3
✍️ TOI India
🗓 28 Jul 2026, 04:49 AM
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The Supreme Court will hear a petition regarding the leak of NEET exam papers on August 3, urging the government to strengthen safeguards for online examinations.
The Supreme Court of India has scheduled a hearing for a petition that alleges the leak of NEET exam papers, set for August 3. The petition calls for the government to adopt innovative measures to prevent future breaches and to institutionalise safeguards for online examinations.
In a statement, the Court highlighted the need for "out‑of‑box thinking" to address systemic vulnerabilities that have plagued the NEET exam process. It criticised the current ad‑hoc approach and urged the establishment of a robust, permanent framework.
The hearing is expected to focus on how the government can strengthen security protocols, improve monitoring of online exam platforms, and ensure that such leaks do not recur. The outcome could set a precedent for the management of other high‑stakes examinations across the country.
In a statement, the Court highlighted the need for "out‑of‑box thinking" to address systemic vulnerabilities that have plagued the NEET exam process. It criticised the current ad‑hoc approach and urged the establishment of a robust, permanent framework.
The hearing is expected to focus on how the government can strengthen security protocols, improve monitoring of online exam platforms, and ensure that such leaks do not recur. The outcome could set a precedent for the management of other high‑stakes examinations across the country.