NEET UG to Shift Fully to Computer-Based Test Format Starting 2027
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) will transition to a fully computer-based test (CBT) format from 2027, replacing the current pen-and-paper OMR system. Announced by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, this change aims to enhance security, transparency, and efficiency in the examination process. While the exam pattern and marking scheme will remain unchanged, candidates will need to adapt to digital testing by practicing online mock tests. The exam is expected to be conducted over multiple days across numerous centers.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 54%, Right 46%). Overall sentiment is positive (68/100). Lens Score 54/100.
Outlets measured: thetelegraph, news18. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
All 2 outlets scored close to centre on political lean. The real divergence here is in emphasis, not lean — compare the headlines below to see how each outlet chose to frame the same facts.
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (65–72/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 22 Jul, 06:11 am. Other outlets followed.