The National Testing Agency has postponed the NEET-PG medical entrance exam just hours before it was due to start. Sources confirm the move follows evidence of a sophisticated paper leak operation. I have seen documents suggesting a network of brokers offered advance access to the question bank for sums upwards of 10 million rupees.
The exam, now rescheduled for 2 weeks, will be held under unprecedented security measures including biometric verification and real-time surveillance. But questions remain: who inside the NTA knew about the leak, and why was it not stopped sooner? The pattern is familiar.
We have seen similar leaks in other competitive exams this year. Each time, the authorities promise a crackdown. Each time, the leaks keep flowing.
The difference this time is the scale. NEET-PG determines the futures of 200,000 aspiring doctors. A leak is not just a crime, it is a systemic failure.
The investigating agencies must trace the money. Follow the brokers. Find the insiders who profited from selling futures.
This is not just about a rescheduled exam. It is about the integrity of India's most important professional gateway. And it is not over.