The National Testing Agency (NTA) is preparing to expand the network of computer-based test (CBT) centres for NEET-UG by seeking information from government institutions. AICTE is asking institutions to provide details about their available infrastructure so the centres can support CBT operations.
According to reports, the information requested includes the number of computers available, the status of IT infrastructure and connectivity, and physical capacity. Institutions are also asked about key facilities for exam security and continuity, such as CCTV coverage and power backup.
While the outlets focus on similar administrative steps, they vary slightly in emphasis. NDTV highlights NTA’s request for AICTE to map government institutions for CBT centres, framing it as part of NTA’s wider rollout. Deccan Chronicle specifies the types of details requested—computers, connectivity, CCTV, power backup, and vacant space—linking the data-gathering to the development of NEET-UG 2027 CBT locations. No outlet reports on which institutions will be selected or the final number of centres.
