New Delhi, June 1: The United Doctors Front (UDF) has urged the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education to replace the National Testing Agency (NTA) with a new statutory examination body created through an Act of Parliament, citing concerns over transparency, accountability and credibility in the conduct of NEET.
During a meeting with the committee chairman, UDF Chairperson Dr. Lakshya Mittal submitted a detailed memorandum, arguing that recurring controversies surrounding NEET go beyond the mode of examination and reflect deeper institutional shortcomings.
The organisation demanded a comprehensive probe into alleged irregularities in NEET-UG 2026 and unresolved issues from NEET-UG 2024, including the paper leak allegations, grace marks controversy, special registration window and examination centre allotment patterns.
UDF also sought an inquiry into the alleged use of the National Emblem by NTA, questioning whether such use complies with provisions of the State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005.
Calling NEET the gateway to India's medical education system, UDF leaders Dr. Babita Sikriwal and Dr. Rakesh Beniwal said the examination process must be transparent, secure and fully accountable.
The organisation expressed hope that the parliamentary panel would take up its recommendations in the interest of students and public trust.
