The Supreme Court, led by CJI DY Chandrachud, will address the NEET PG case this Friday. During the initial session, petitioners urged the National Board of Examinations (NBE) to release the NEET PG answer key, response sheets, raw and pre-normalized scores, as well as the normalized results for all exam shifts. The case centers on the transparency of the examination process and the availability of critical data for candidates.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court is set to hear the NEET PG case tomorrow, as students have expressed concerns regarding the transparency of the results and the normalization process employed by the National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
The petition filed on September 7 and was previously discussed on September 13.
A three-judge bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and including Justices Manoj Misra and JB Pardiwala, reviewed the matter on September 20, focusing on the normalization of marks, answer keys, and the outcomes of the medical entrance examination.
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During the initial hearing, the petitioners requested that the NBE disclose the NEET PG answer key, response sheets, raw and pre-normalized scores, as well as the normalized results for all exam shifts. They also advocated for the regular release of NEET PG answer keys and question papers to promote transparency.
Furthermore, the petitioners asked the court to suspend the counselling process until their concerns are adequately addressed.
This year, the NEET PG was held in two shifts rather than the usual single-shift format. The exam took place on August 11, with the first shift running from 9 AM to 12:30 PM and the second from 3:30 PM to 7 PM. Due to the implementation of this new system, the Board had to adopt a normalization process.
The official notice from the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) stated,
“NBEMS has adopted the process which is currently being used by AIIMS-New Delhi for its various examinations conducted in more than one shift including but not limited to INI-CET, in preparation of result for NEET-PG 2024,”
The Supreme Court’s involvement in this case highlights the importance of judicial review in education-related matters, particularly in a country where access to quality medical education is a pressing concern. The court’s decision in this case could set important precedents for how educational institutions and governing bodies manage admissions and examinations in the future.
As the hearing approaches, stakeholders, including students, educational institutions, and regulatory bodies, are closely monitoring the developments. The outcome of the Supreme Court’s review could either reaffirm the current examination process or prompt changes that enhance transparency and fairness in medical education admissions.
The upcoming session anticipated to be pivotal in shaping the landscape of medical education and the rights of students in India.
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