NEET exam has a system that is foolproof, difficult to breach: Centre to SC

NEET exam has a system that is foolproof, difficult to breach: Centre to SC The government on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the current system in place for conducting the NEET-UG exam was “fool proof”, even as it said there were human interventions in the process.NEET 2026 exam cancelled LIVE updates: Security persons checking aspirants before appearing in the NEET-UG 2026 exam conducted by NTA at an examination centre, Magadh Mahila College in Patna, Bihar (Santosh Kumar/Hindustan Times))Appearing for the government, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta explained to the court in detail how the question paper is selected. Taking a Physics paper requiring 100 questions as an example, Mehta explained the process:Several set of moderators first create a bank of 500 questions.From this lot, other moderators select 100 questions each and prepare 4 different question papers.The Director General of NTA then selects two out of those four papers.The paper then go into a sealed box to two separate printers under CCTV and CISF security.The person in-charge of the box has a digital key. The box can only be opened after the printing press owner contacts the DG NTA and receives the code.Once the box is opened, no outsider is allowed inside the printing press, and the entire process is video-recorded.Mehta further said that even the printing press person is unaware of which exam centre the papers will go to. “The QP along with OMR is sealed in a sealed envelope, to open the envelope I have to break the seal,” Mehta was quoted as saying by Bar and Bench.Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.Read MoreGet the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather major national developments and Karnataka Bandh LIVE.