The Supreme Court ruled that NEET UG qualification is mandatory for Indian students seeking to study MBBS abroad if they intend to practice in India. The court dismissed petitions challenging the requirement, upholding its necessity. It emphasized that the rule ensures uniform standards for medical education. Additionally, the bench refused to grant any one-time exemption.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Monday directed the state government and the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to take strict action against “dummy” schools operating in the national capital. These schools allegedly grant Delhi domicile benefits to students from other states without requiring them to attend regular classes.
The Supreme Court’s August 2 order found insufficient evidence to support a systemic leak or malpractice in the NEET-UG 2024 examination, leading to a denial of the request for a retest. A review plea has been filed seeking reconsideration of this decision. The Court expanded the K. Radhakrishnan expert committee’s mandate to strengthen the examination process by implementing various measures.
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The CBI arrested a first-year MBBS student from RIMS Ranchi and four medical students from AIIMS Patna in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. Furthermore, two more individuals were detained. The NEET-UG exam faced cheating allegations, leading to protests and legal actions, prompting the postponement of the NEET-PG 2024 examination.
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Today, On 18th July, The Supreme Court of India currently hearing 40 pleas to cancel the NEET UG 2024 exam. Chief Justice Chandrachud emphasized the need to prove the leak’s widespread impact on the entire exam for its cancellation. Key questions raised include the number of affected seats, students, and the fairness of the examination process. Over 23 lakh medical aspirants’ future hinges on the Supreme Court’s judgment.
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Today, On 14th June, The Supreme Court called for a response from the Central Government and the National Testing Agency regarding a plea for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam. The requests follow concerns about potential misconduct and errors in the examination process, including question paper leaks and suicides of students in Kota. The court emphasizes the need for a response from the NTA before making a decision. The NEET-UG exam, conducted on May 5 with around 24 lakh candidates, has faced allegations of irregularities, including question paper leaks, leading to protests and demands for investigation. The Centre and NTA have revoked grace marks for some candidates and offered them the option to retake the exam or relinquish the compensatory marks. The NEET-UG exam, organized by the NTA, is a nationwide test for admissions to various medical courses in India.