Will see what Nilekani-led task force suggests on online NEET exam: SC

Supreme Court will review recommendations of the Nandan Nilekani-led high-powered task force on conducting NEET exam online.
Task force includes Nandan Nilekani, former ISRO chairman S Somanath, former IB director Tapan Deka, IIT Chennai director V Kamakoti, former education secretary Anita Karwal, and logistics expert Amrit Lal Meena.
Court emphasized need for additional safeguards on cyber security and database protection for online NEET transition.
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh's plea seeks online NEET-UG re-test; next hearing set for Monday.
NEET-UG held on May 3, 2026 was cancelled over paper leak allegations; re-test conducted on June 21, 2026.
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