The Federation of Indian Medical Association (FAIMA) filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking the dissolution of the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the cancellation of NEET UG 2026.
The petition, filed through advocate Tanvi Dubey, alleged “systematic failure” by NTA in conducting the examination and demanded a robust, technologically advanced, and autonomous body to replace it.
FAIMA requested the apex court to direct the Union of India to restructure NTA and appoint a High-Powered Monitoring Committee chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge, a cybersecurity expert, and a forensic scientist. The committee would supervise the re-conduct of NEET UG 2026 until a National Examination Integrity Commission (NEIC) or interim oversight body is constituted.
The plea also sought directions for digital locking of question papers and a transition to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) model to eliminate risks of leaks. FAIMA urged the court to mandate the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to file a status report within four weeks on the paper leak, including arrests and prosecution progress. Additionally, the petition asked for centre-wise results to be published to detect anomalies transparently.
FAIMA emphasised that only strict judicial oversight can restore credibility to the examination process. The doctors’ body argued that students deserve a fair and secure evaluation system, free from repeated controversies. The Supreme Court is expected to hear the matter soon.
