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NEET-UG 2026: NTA says committed to fair, credible exams amid Rajasthan SOG probe
NEET-UG 2026 was conducted on May 3, 2026 under a full security protocol, with measures including GPS-tracked transport, watermark identifiers, AI-assisted CCTV surveillance, biometric verification, and 5G jammers. After reports of alleged irregularities, inputs were received on May 7 and escalated to central agencies on May 8, with the NTA cooperating; the inquiry is ongoing.
Why It Matters
The timeline tracks security and governance steps for a major medical entrance exam and the ongoing probe into potential irregularities, which could affect admissions fairness and public trust in the examination system.
Timeline
5 Events
NTA statement published; probe ongoing
May 11, 2026
The article publishing date reports that the NTA reiterated its commitment to fair, secure, and credible examinations, said it would work closely with investigating agencies, and emphasized that the matter remains under investigation with findings to be disclosed in keeping with established procedure.
NTA public post on security measures and cooperation with agencies
May 10, 2026
In a post on X on Sunday, the NTA described the security measures for NEET-UG 2026, reaffirmed cooperation with investigating agencies, and stated that the examination process was conducted with full security protocol while not pre-judging the inquiry. The post also acknowledged the role of investigating authorities and their timely actions.
Inputs escalated to central agencies for verification
May 8, 2026
The NTA stated that the inputs received on May 7 were escalated to central agencies in the morning of May 8 for independent verification and necessary action.
Inputs regarding alleged malpractice received
May 7, 2026
Inputs regarding alleged malpractice activity related to NEET-UG 2026 were received in the late evening of May 7, 2026, according to the NTA.
NEET-UG 2026 exam conducted across centres with security measures
May 3, 2026
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG 2026) was conducted on May 3, 2026. The NTA stated that question papers were transported in GPS-tracked vehicles bearing unique watermark identifiers; examination centres were monitored via AI-assisted CCTV surveillance from a central control room; biometric verification of all candidates was conducted; and 5G jammers were deployed at centres to maintain exam integrity. The examination proceeded as scheduled across all centres.