UPSC Prelims Practice Questions — SC seeks Centre’s response on NEET reforms

Q1. As of 2026, NEET-UG occupies a distinctive position among the examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency. Which one of the following statements correctly describes this position?

  • A. It is the only NTA-conducted examination still held in pen-and-paper mode.
  • B. It is the only NTA examination already conducted entirely in computer-based mode.
  • C. It is the largest NTA examination that has been permanently exempted from all reform.
  • D. It is the sole NTA examination governed exclusively by the Ministry of Education.

Q2. The High-Level Committee of Experts on examination reforms, whose recommendations underpin the proposed shift of NEET-UG to computer-based testing, submitted how many recommendations to the Ministry of Education?

  • A. 91 recommendations
  • B. 101 recommendations
  • C. 111 recommendations
  • D. 121 recommendations

Q3. In legal terms, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is best described as which one of the following?

  • A. A statutory body established by an Act of Parliament under the Ministry of Education.
  • B. A constitutional body established under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
  • C. A society registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, functioning under the Ministry of Education.
  • D. A public sector undertaking incorporated under the Companies Act under the Ministry of Education.

Q4. Consider the following statements comparing the National Testing Agency (NTA) with the National Medical Commission (NMC): 1. The NTA was established in 2017, before the National Medical Commission Act was enacted in 2019. 2. Both the NTA and the National Medical Commission are statutory bodies created by Acts of Parliament. 3. The NTA took over the conduct of certain entrance examinations previously held by bodies such as the CBSE and AICTE. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The NTA was established in 2017, before the National Medical Commission Act was enacted in 2019.
  2. Both the NTA and the National Medical Commission are statutory bodies created by Acts of Parliament.
  3. The NTA took over the conduct of certain entrance examinations previously held by bodies such as the CBSE and AICTE.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1 and 3 only

Q5. Consider the following statements about the roles of different authorities in the NEET-UG process: 1. NEET-UG serves as the common entrance test for admission not only to MBBS and BDS but also to courses such as BAMS and BUMS. 2. The NTA conducts NEET-UG and issues the All-India Rank, while counselling and merit-list preparation rest with the admitting/State authorities. 3. The eligibility criteria for NEET-UG are framed by the NTA rather than by the National Medical Commission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. NEET-UG serves as the common entrance test for admission not only to MBBS and BDS but also to courses such as BAMS and BUMS.
  2. The NTA conducts NEET-UG and issues the All-India Rank, while counselling and merit-list preparation rest with the admitting/State authorities.
  3. The eligibility criteria for NEET-UG are framed by the NTA rather than by the National Medical Commission.
  • A. 1 and 2 only
  • B. 1 and 3 only
  • C. 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q6. NEET-UG is required to be conducted as a common and uniform entrance test for admission to undergraduate medical education on the basis of which one of the following statutory provisions?

  • A. Section 10 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019
  • B. Section 14 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019
  • C. Section 14 of the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956
  • D. Section 24 of the National Medical Commission Act, 2019

Q7. In the 2026 NEET-UG paper-leak episode, approximately how many candidates were affected by the cancellation of the examination held on 3 May 2026?

  • A. About 12 lakh candidates
  • B. About 18 lakh candidates
  • C. About 22 lakh candidates
  • D. About 30 lakh candidates

Q8. Consider the following statements about the 2026 NEET-UG paper-leak episode and the response to it: 1. During the 2026 re-NEET exercise, question papers were transported using the Indian Air Force, an arrangement the Supreme Court described as ad hoc. 2. The Prime Minister announced the setting up of fast-track courts for the expeditious trial of examination-leak cases. 3. The Supreme Court held that use of the Indian Air Force must be made the permanent and exclusive mode of transporting all future question papers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. During the 2026 re-NEET exercise, question papers were transported using the Indian Air Force, an arrangement the Supreme Court described as ad hoc.
  2. The Prime Minister announced the setting up of fast-track courts for the expeditious trial of examination-leak cases.
  3. The Supreme Court held that use of the Indian Air Force must be made the permanent and exclusive mode of transporting all future question papers.
  • A. 1 and 3 only
  • B. 2 and 3 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3
  • D. 1 and 2 only

Q9. Consider the following statements about the Supreme Court proceedings on NEET reforms: 1. The Bench hearing the matter was headed by the Chief Justice of India. 2. The petitioners included the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) and the United Doctors Front (UDF). 3. The petitioners sought to replace the National Testing Agency with an independent statutory body. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. The Bench hearing the matter was headed by the Chief Justice of India.
  2. The petitioners included the Federation of All India Medical Associations (FAIMA) and the United Doctors Front (UDF).
  3. The petitioners sought to replace the National Testing Agency with an independent statutory body.
  • A. 2 and 3 only
  • B. 1 and 2 only
  • C. 1 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2 and 3

Q10. NEET-UG is presently conducted by which one of the following bodies, whose replacement by an independent statutory body was demanded by the petitioners before the Supreme Court?

  • A. The Central Board of Secondary Education, under the Ministry of Education
  • B. The National Testing Agency, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education
  • C. The National Medical Commission, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
  • D. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

Q11. For the enforcement of fundamental rights under Article 32 of the Constitution, the Supreme Court is empowered to issue certain writs. Which of the following are among these writs? 1. Habeas corpus 2. Mandamus 3. Quo warranto 4. Injunction Which of the above is/are correctly identified?

  1. Habeas corpus
  2. Mandamus
  3. Quo warranto
  4. Injunction
  • A. 1, 2 and 4 only
  • B. 2, 3 and 4 only
  • C. 1, 2 and 3 only
  • D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Q12. The National Medical Commission Act, 2019 establishes four autonomous boards under the NMC. Consider the following as such boards: 1. Under-Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB) 2. Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB) 3. Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB) 4. Medical Termination and Registration Board Which of the above is/are NOT correctly identified as an autonomous board under the NMC?

  1. Under-Graduate Medical Education Board (UGMEB)
  2. Post-Graduate Medical Education Board (PGMEB)
  3. Medical Assessment and Rating Board (MARB)
  4. Medical Termination and Registration Board
  • A. 1 and 2
  • B. 2 and 3
  • C. 3 only
  • D. 4 only