New Delhi: The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case to August 19, giving petitioners an opportunity to respond to the Centre’s affidavit in the matter.
The development comes amid continued scrutiny of the conduct of the country’s major medical entrance examination and concerns surrounding alleged irregularities.
During the proceedings, the Centre indicated that a transition to a computer-based testing format is under consideration. The move could potentially bring changes to the way the examination is conducted in future years.
The court’s decision to defer the matter allows the parties involved to place their responses and arguments before the bench before further proceedings take place.
The case remains significant for thousands of medical aspirants as questions over examination security, transparency and the reliability of the testing process continue to draw attention.
A shift towards computer based testing could represent a major change in the examination framework if the proposal is eventually adopted.
The next hearing on August 19 is expected to provide further clarity on the government’s position and the concerns raised by the petitioners.