The six-member task force, chaired by Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani, was constituted on July 27 with an initial three-month. NEET-UG 2027 may continue to be conducted in the pen-and-paper mode, despite the controversy surrounding the 2026 paper leak. The much-anticipated comprehensive exam reforms will now be rolled. The proposed approach for next year may involve a hybrid arrangement, allowing candidates to take the exam either online or in the traditional pen-and-paper.