The Indian government is considering shifting NEET-UG to an online, computer-based format, as the education ministry works on a national computer-based test (CBT) plan. Reporting from multiple outlets says the Centre is developing an infrastructure strategy to support this change.
The accounts describe the effort as an infrastructure exercise rather than an immediate decision on timelines. They indicate that the ministry’s work focuses on how a nationwide CBT model would be implemented for NEET-UG, including technical readiness and the operational framework required to conduct the exam in a computer-based format.
While both outlets highlight the same central development—planning for a nationwide CBT approach—coverage does not provide consistent details on when NEET-UG would transition online, how many testing centres would be used, or what specific platform and rollout schedule the government will adopt. The reporting broadly frames the move as a potential future shift rather than a confirmed schedule, with further updates expected as the plan is developed.
