NEET-UG 2027 may remain in pen-and-paper mode as Nilekani-led panel gets extension The six-member task force, chaired by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, was constituted on July 27 with an initial three-month mandate Published on: Nov 3, 2026, 07:58:40 IST By Sanjay Maurya, Ridhima Gupta Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link
NEET-UG 2027 may remain in pen-and-paper mode as Nilekani-led panel gets extension
The NEET-UG medical entrance exam for 2027 is expected to continue in the traditional pen-and-paper format. This comes after the six-member task force, led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, was granted an extension to submit its comprehensive report on exam reforms and security measures.
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What happened
The NEET-UG 2027 exam may remain in traditional pen-and-paper mode as the Nandan Nilekani-led expert panel receives an extension.
Why it matters
If you or someone in your family is preparing for medical entrance exams, the continuation of the pen-and-paper mode means you don't have to worry about sudden changes to a computer-based format. This decision provides stability and consistency in how lakhs of aspirants prepare for one of the toughest exams in the country.
Impact
The Nandan Nilekani-led panel will continue its assessment and likely submit its final recommendations on exam reforms and technology upgrades at a later date, keeping the traditional format intact for the near future.
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