NEET 2026 News Today: Parliamentary Panel Begins Discussion on NEET UG 2026 in CBT vs Offline Mode; Check Details

NEET UG 2026 latest news today highlights the parliament standing committee discussing a crucial meeting for NEET 2026 aspirants. The meeting begun at 10 AM to discuss whether the exam should continue in pen-and-paper mode or shift to Computer-Based Testing (CBT). The panel will also discuss views related to NEET and the National Testing Agency (NTA). Check meeting time, agenda, and latest NEET 2026 updates here.

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports is conducting an important meeting today, June 1, to discuss several issues related to National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and the functioning of the National Testing Agency. The meeting is crucial for students, parents, educators, and policymakers, as concerns regarding examination security, transparency, and paper leak will be discussed during this meeting.

According to the official notification, the committee meeting commenced at 10:00 AM. A discussion on whether NEET UG should continue in traditional pen-and-paper format or shift to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) mode will be held at 11:00 AM. Several stakeholders have highlighted that conducting NEET UG in CBT mode may help reduce the risk of paper leaks and improve exam security. However, many of them believe that a complete shift to online testing could create a challenge for the rural and underserved areas. The committee will also review broader issues related to NEET and the role of National Testing Agency. 

NEET 2026 CBT vs Pen-and-Paper Mode Discussion at 11 AM

The NEET 2026 meeting will be conducted for following areas:

• Whether to conduct NEET 2026 in CBT mode. 
• Will Traditional pen-and-paper examination mode is suitable or not?
• Views pertaining to NEET and NTA.

NEET 2026 Parliament Meeting Today: Why Is This Discussion Important?

The discussing around NEET 2026 exam has become necessary following paper leak controversy and exam security. Supporters of CBT argue that: 

• It reduces paper handling risks
• Improves security and monitoring
• Enables faster result processing

Meanwhile, supporters of pen-and-paper exams believe that:

• It ensures accessability for all
• Requires less digital infrastructure
• More familiar to students across India

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