NEET-UG Paper Did Not Leak Through NTA System: Agency Chief Tells MPs

Last Updated:May 22, 2026, 07:28 IST

NTA chief Abhishek Singh tells MPs the NEET UG paper was not leaked through NTA systems, says CBI is probing the matter.

National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Abhishek Singh on Thursday told several members of Parliament that the NEET-UG paper was not leaked through their system and added that the CBI is investigating the matter.

Singh made the claims when he was grilled by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports. Several MPs questioned NTA officials about what steps the agency has taken to strengthen the exam system to prevent paper leaks in the future.

The panel had summoned the top officials of the Education Ministry, including Education Secretary Vineet Joshi.

The NTA officials summoned in the meeting included Chairperson Pradeep Kumar Joshi and Director General Abhishek Singh. The officials gave a detailed presentation on the recommendations in the Radhakrishnan Report for reforms in the agency.

‘Paper Not Leaked Through NTA System’

According to PTI, when MPs asked how the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) paper was leaked, Singh claimed that the paper was not leaked through their system.

The NTA DG further added that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is looking into the matter.

Some Opposition MPs also demanded a presentation of the probe report before the panel; however, some MPs of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) objected to this demand and said that the CBI is an independent body and it should be given the freedom to do its work.

Singh also gave a detailed presentation on how the recommendations in the Radhakrishnan Report will be implemented to reform NTA and said that around 70% of the short-term measures suggested have already been implemented.

The NTA officials informed the members of the panel that they are taking steps to ensure a foolproof examination system and the agency is conducting a comprehensive review.

They added that credible people should be part of the paper setting and distribution system. NTA officials further said that they are considering conducting the NEET exam through a computer-based testing (CBT).

The MPs raised the issue of staff shortage and asked NTA to fill vacancies to ensure efficient functioning of the agency and to prevent any paper leak.

According to PTI, NTA officials informed the members of the committee that there is nearly 25% staff shortage in the agency and steps are being taken to fill all the vacancies.

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