NTA files affidavit in Supreme Court in NEET paper leak, cites exam security reforms
The National Testing Agency has filed an affidavit before the Supreme Court in the NEET examination leak case. It said it is committed to strengthening exam integrity, transparency and fairness through ongoing reforms.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has informed the Supreme Court that it remains fully committed to maintaining the integrity, transparency, fairness and credibility of all examinations conducted under its supervision, including NEET.
In its affidavit, the agency said it has been working in coordination with the Ministry of Education, Government of India, to strengthen examination systems and address concerns related to paper leaks and malpractice.
REFORMS UNDERWAY
NTA stated that recommendations made by the Radhakrishnan Committee are being implemented in a time-bound and continuous manner. The agency said these reforms are aimed at improving examination security and reducing vulnerabilities across the testing process.
It also referred to a high-level meeting held on April 17, where an elaborate set of pre-examination, during-examination and post-examination measures were suggested to improve the system.
According to the affidavit, several of these recommendations are either already implemented or in the advanced stages of execution under the oversight of the Higher Public Service Commission (HPSC).
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FOCUS ON EXAM SECURITY
The agency emphasised that reforms cover all stages of the examination cycle. This includes tighter controls before exams, monitoring during examinations and stricter evaluation and post-result procedures.
Officials said these steps are part of a broader effort to ensure that large national-level exams like NEET remain fair and credible for lakhs of students appearing every year.
CONTINUED OVERSIGHT
The NTA further said that it is continuously reviewing its systems and updating protocols in line with expert recommendations. It maintained that safeguarding the examination process remains a top priority.
The affidavit comes at a time when concerns over exam leaks and irregularities have triggered wider discussions on strengthening India’s testing infrastructure and accountability mechanisms.