Plea in Supreme Court seeking dissolution of NTA after NEET-UG exam paper leak

The United Doctors Front has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in its current form and urging the Centre to establish a statutory national testing body through an Act of Parliament.

The plea alleges “systemic failure” by the NTA in conducting the NEET-UG 2026 examination and seeks urgent judicial intervention against what it describes as recurring lapses compromising the integrity of national-level entrance tests.

The petition has sought directions to the Union government to constitute or restructure the NTA under a statutory framework enacted by Parliament, instead of its present status as a society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860.

It has further sought directions to the Centre to introduce legislation for the creation of a statutory national testing body with clearly defined legal powers, transparency norms, and direct accountability to Parliament.

The plea has also requested the apex court to constitute a court-monitored committee to oversee the transition process and ensure that upcoming national examinations are conducted with “zero-leak” integrity.

According to the petition, NEET examination serves as the sole gateway for undergraduate medical admissions in India and directly impacts the academic and professional future of over 22.7 lakh students.

However, the plea contends that repeated compromises in the examination process have amounted to a violation of the fundamental rights guaranteed under Articles 14 and 21 of India's Constitution, which relate to equality and the right to life and livelihood.

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