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Centre plans online NEET infrastructure

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The Ministry of Education is working on a national examination-grade computer-based testing (CBT) infrastructure strategy that could pave the way for NEET-UG to move from pen-and-paper to online mode, officials said, as reported by PTI.The plan is aimed at addressing the infrastructure and accessibility challenges involved in shifting India's largest undergraduate entrance examination to CBT, including the availability of examination centres across the country and standardisation of centre-level facilities.Also Read: NEET paper leak 2026: How WhatsApp ‘watch’ message, Mygate app helped CBI crack caseWhile the transition is under active consideration, a final decision on the move will be taken after the government receives the recommendations of the Nandan Nilekani-led high-powered task force set up to overhaul India's public examination system."A national examination-grade Computer-Based Testing infrastructure strategy is being formulated to close the geographic gap in test-centre avai