'Foolproof system, difficult to breach': Centre lists NEET security measures before SC

'Foolproof system in place, difficult to breach': Centre lists NEET exam security measures before SC Edited by: Ayush Pandey / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Aug 19, 2026, 12:36 IST Comments Share AA Text Size Small Medium Large The Centre told the Supreme Court that the NEET examination security system is “foolproof” and difficult to breach. NEW DELHI: The Centre on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the system put in place for conducting the NEET examination is “foolproof” and difficult to breach, as the court heard concerns related to the security and handling of question papers.The Centre told the court that vehicles transporting NEET question papers are equipped with GPS systems and even minor movements are recorded, providing an additional layer of security during their transportation.“Vehicle carrying NEET question papers has GPS, even small movement is recorded,” the Centre told the Supreme Court.The government also said several moderators are involved in preparing a question bank for the examination and are not aware which questions will eventually form part of the final question paper.“Several moderators asked to prepare question bank, they are not aware which will be part of question paper,” the Centre told the court.The submissions were made as the Centre sought to assure the Supreme Court that safeguards are in place throughout the NEET examination process and that the system is difficult to compromise. According to the Centre, the use of multiple moderators in preparing the question bank means that individuals involved in the process do not know which questions will ultimately be selected for the examination. The government also pointed to GPS tracking of vehicles carrying question papers, with movements being recorded to monitor their transportation.The Centre's submissions came in response to concerns over the integrity and security of the NEET examination process. It maintained before the Supreme Court that the existing safeguards make the system difficult to breach. Ayush Pandey is a journalist at The Times of India, covering breaking news, politics, defence, and major legal and policy developments across India and the world. His reporting focuses on elections, national security, and institutional affairs, tracking the decisions and conflicts that shape public life. He specialises in sharp explainers and in-depth feature stories that go beyond headlines to decode political shifts, defence strategy, geopolitical flashpoints, and changing public sentiment. His work combines speed, clarity, and depth for a fast-moving digital audience.