The candidates, Kritika Garg and Priyanjali Garg, claimed that their scores of 705 and 690 marks, respectively, were solely due to their hard work and merit.
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NEW DELHI: On 26th June: Two NEET UG 2024 candidates have filed an intervention plea in the Supreme Court, opposing the rescheduling of the 2024 exam amid the ongoing NEET-UG 2024 dispute.
According to reports, the candidates argued that it is unfair to subject students who have studied for years to the inconvenience of retaking the exam. They also highlighted that retaking the exam would not only be unfair to them but also detrimental to their families.
The candidates, Kritika Garg and Priyanjali Garg, claimed that their scores of 705 and 690 marks, respectively, were solely due to their hard work and merit.
The application emphasized that NEET-UG is one of the most challenging exams and should not be repeated merely because of certain accusations.
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Notably, the current application was submitted in response to a Writ Petition calling for the annulment of the NEET-UG 2024 results and the conduction of a new exam.
On Monday, the Supreme Court denied a plea seeking an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. Instead, the court scheduled the petitioner’s arguments for the next hearing on July 8.
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Previously, on June 20, in response to requests from the National Testing Agency (NTA), a bench consisting of Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti issued notices to consolidate all NEET-related appeals pending in seven High Courts and hear them collectively in the Supreme Court. The next hearing is set for July 8.
The NEET-UG exam was conducted on May 5, with results announced earlier this month. Following the results, where over 60 students scored full marks, there were allegations of irregularities in the conduct of the exam. There was also significant uproar over the grace marks awarded to some students. Amid the protests, the NTA directed over 1500 medical aspirants to retake the exam.
The Supreme Court bench issued a notice to the NTA on four different pleas related to the NEET-UG exam row. The NTA has been asked to respond within two weeks, with the next hearing scheduled for July 8. This step is part of the court’s effort to address the grievances and allegations surrounding the NEET-UG exams systematically.
During the hearing, the Supreme Court underscored the importance of accountability and thorough examination of any potential negligence. The bench asserted that even “0.001% negligence on the part of anyone” should be thoroughly dealt with, highlighting the court’s zero-tolerance policy towards any form of misconduct or laxity in the examination process.
The bench, comprising Justice Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti, provided crucial guidance to the NTA and the Centre regarding their approach to the petitions filed against the NEET-UG exams. The court advised them not to view these petitions as “adversarial litigation” but rather as an opportunity to rectify any mistakes and improve the examination process.
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