NTA Plans to Shift NEET-UG to Computer-Based Testing Soon, Task Force Working on Transition
The National Testing Agency (NTA) plans to transition the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) from pen-and-paper to computer-based testing (CBT) soon, according to NTA Director General Abhishek Singh. This shift aims to modernize the exam, enhance security, and reduce malpractice. A high-powered task force led by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani is working on infrastructure expansion and safeguards. Other major exams like JEE and UGC-NET already use CBT. The NTA also envisions offering cross-border exams after strengthening domestic systems.
First-hand measurement across 9 sources
We measured how 9 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (59/100). Lens Score 43/100.
Outlets measured: english, indiatoday, english, news18, wion, oneindia, timesnow, hindustantimes, and 1 more. See how each one headlined and framed the same story in the source comparison below.
AI Analysis
Sentiment was consistent across outlets (52–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 13 Sept, 02:22 pm. Other outlets followed.