The Supreme Court said a plea challenging NTA’s decision to cancel and re-conduct NEET-UG 2026 for nearly 22 lakh candidates will be heard after court recess along with other NEET matters before Justice P.S. Narasimha Bench.
The Supreme Court issued notice to CBSE on a plea by a Saudi Arabia-based student seeking declaration of his Class XII Improvement Examination result. Concerned about the impact on his higher education opportunities, the Court directed urgent consideration, observing that the matter concerns the student’s academic future and admissions.
Today, On 21st October, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud announced a two-week extension for an expert panel reviewing NEET-UG reforms. The Supreme Court’s decision allows the panel to finalize its comprehensive report, addressing key issues in the exam’s administration and highlighting security lapses, while ensuring improvements in transparency and efficiency.