The Federation of All India Medical Association moved the Supreme Court of India alleging “systemic failure” by the National Testing Agency in conducting NEET-UG 2026, claiming the examination cancellation process severely damaged public confidence in India’s national medical entrance test system.
The Federation of All India Medical Association (FAIMA) has approached the Supreme Court seeking intervention alleging the systemic failure in the conduct of NEET-UG 2026 by the National Testing Agency (NTA). In its petition, the medical doctors’ body alleges that the events surrounding the examination particularly the cancellation process have shaken public confidence in the credibility of India’s national-level medical entrance test.
FAIMA, represented by advocate Tanvi Dubey, has asked the Supreme Court to order the Union Government to replace the NTA with a “more robust, technologically advanced, and autonomous body” to conduct NEET examinations going forward. The association argues that alleged irregularities, including the paper leak and the subsequent cancellation of the exam, have severely damaged trust in the integrity of the test.
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According to the plea, any fresh conduct of NEET-UG 2026 should take place only under court-monitored supervision. FAIMA has requested that the Supreme Court appoint a high-powered committee to oversee the re-examination.
The petition proposes that the committee be chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge and include subject experts such as a cybersecurity specialist and a forensic scientist. The association’s stated objective is to ensure greater security and credibility for the redesigned examination process.
Alongside immediate supervision, FAIMA has suggested the creation of a National Examination Integrity Commission (NEIC). Until such a commission is formally established, FAIMA seeks interim oversight by the judicial committee, including monitoring the re-examination process and certifying the security of the revised system before it is implemented.
FAIMA has also asked for major procedural and technological reforms. Among the key changes it wants is mandatory “digital locking” of question papers and a shift to a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format. The petition contends that these steps are required to reduce vulnerabilities linked to the physical transportation and handling of examination materials an issue, FAIMA claims, has repeatedly led to concerns about leaks or tampering.
In its petition, FAIMA has further requested directions to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to submit a status report to the Supreme Court within four weeks. The report, the plea says, should cover the progress of the investigation into the alleged NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, including details about the network allegedly uncovered, arrests made, persons charged, and updates on prosecution-related developments.
To improve transparency in the evaluation process, FAIMA has also sought the publication of centre-wise results of NEET-UG 2026 whenever they are made available. The association argues that such disclosure would help detect unusual trends and identify any anomalies in performance patterns across different examination centres.
The petition has not yet been listed for hearing before the Supreme Court.
The legal action comes in the backdrop of the NTA’s decision to cancel NEET-UG 2026 conducted on May 3 after allegations emerged alleging a question paper leak. After criticism and public concern escalated, the Centre transferred the investigation to the CBI for an independent probe.
Reports connected to the controversy claimed that “guess papers” allegedly circulated on WhatsApp and Telegram matched more than 100 questions that were said to appear in the actual examination. The claims triggered widespread outrage among students and parents, who questioned the fairness and credibility of the process.
Emphasising the need for stronger controls, the petition reiterates FAIMA’s demand that the re-conduct of NEET-UG 2026 be overseen by a High-Powered Monitoring Committee chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge, supported by experts in cybersecurity and forensic science. FAIMA also calls for the re-examination to be conducted only after the proposed NEIC or the interim judicial oversight committee verifies and certifies the integrity and security of the revised examination framework.
FAIMA argues that these systemic reforms are essential to restore trust in one of India’s most competitive entrance examinations and to protect the interests of lakhs of aspirants pursuing medical education.
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