A few days after the NEET paper leak controversy, over 3,700 CUET (UG) 2026 candidates were affected by a technical glitch.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced a special re-examination for the affected candidates. While most candidates were able to complete their exams after the glitch was resolved and the test resumed, some were left out.

Though these students will be given a one-time opportunity to reappear for the examination, the latest in a series of examination-related disruptions has once again put the spotlight on the Government of India and raised questions about its ability to conduct large-scale examinations smoothly and efficiently.

The NTA was forced to reschedule NEET, originally held on 3 May, after allegations of a question paper leak led to the cancellation of the examination. The re-examination is now scheduled for 21 June. Meanwhile, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) also faced issues with its on-screen marking (OSM) system, affecting the evaluation process.

NEET, CBSE, and CUET have all faced problems of varying degrees, affecting hundreds of thousands of students. These examinations can make or break a student’s future, and the uncertainty caused by administrative lapses and technical failures places an unnecessary burden on candidates. Many of these issues could have been avoided with better planning, preparedness, and execution.

The government must take concrete steps to ensure that examinations are conducted in a free, fair, and reliable manner. Students should not have to worry about paper leaks, technical glitches, or disruptions in the examination process. Their focus should be on preparing for the examination, not on whether the system entrusted with conducting it will function as intended.