SUPREME COURT QUESTIONS RESTRICTED NEET-PG ANSWER KEY ACCESS, SEEKS EXPLANATION FROM EXAM AUTHORITY

November 2, 2026

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has sought an explanation from the examination authorities over the limited disclosure of answer keys for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Postgraduate (NEET-PG), raising concerns about transparency and candidates' access to examination-related information.

The court questioned the rationale behind restricting the availability of answer keys and sought clarification on the examination body's decision-making process. The proceedings concern the extent to which candidates should be allowed to examine the correct answers and evaluate their performance in the highly competitive postgraduate medical entrance examination.

The issue has significant implications for thousands of medical graduates seeking admission to postgraduate courses across India. Access to answer keys is considered an important component of examination transparency, enabling candidates to identify discrepancies and raise objections where necessary.

The Supreme Court's intervention has brought renewed attention to the accountability of examination authorities and the procedures governing national-level competitive examinations. Candidates and medical aspirants have consistently emphasised the importance of transparent evaluation mechanisms, particularly when examination results determine access to limited postgraduate medical seats.

The examination authority is expected to explain its position before the court as the matter proceeds. The court's eventual consideration could have wider implications for answer-key disclosure and transparency in competitive examinations.