An acceptable framework with thresholds and test objectives of scoring and ranking at each stage, number of attempts, etc. may be evolved.

Computer Based Test (CBT) mode for NEET is not new and has been deliberated several times before. However, the push for the exam reforms came following the paper leak controversy earlier this year.

The Education Ministry has held two rounds of talks with the Health Ministry led by Union Minister JP Nadda.

The Union Health Minister Dharmendra Prasad, said on Tuesday that the Education and Health Minister is considering conducting the NEET exam to be held online