Meet the teenager who exposed flaws in NEET, JEE portals, prompting govt action

Sixteen-year-old student Rylen Anil, who is based in Dubai, has identified and ethically reported major vulnerabilities in the examination portals for both NEET and JEE Advanced. The teenager discovered the security flaws within hours and reported them directly to the National Testing Agency and examination authorities. Following the disclosure, government officials promptly acknowledged the vulnerabilities, thanked the student, and took immediate steps to secure the portals. This incident is part of a broader movement involving multiple teenagers who are exposing technical weaknesses in India's education systems. Another young hacker recently deposed before a Parliamentary Standing Committee regarding similar issues, which reportedly led to the transfer of two top education board bureaucrats. Despite facing online trolling and being labelled as anti-nationals, these teenagers continue to highlight critical flaws to help secure government websites. The prompt response from examination authorities highlights the significant impact these young ethical hackers are having on national cybersecurity and the integrity of major competitive examinations in the country.