A medical body urged the Supreme Court to restructure or replace the National Testing Agency, saying recurring NEET-UG paper leaks harm 22.7 lakh students. It warned these leaks amount to a direct assault on their fundamental rights today.
The Supreme Court today addressed concerns over the alleged NEET-UG, 2024 question paper leak, emphasizing the need for identifying beneficiaries rigorously and considering a retest if the leak was widespread. The NTA was directed to respond to specific inquiries, and the Court scrutinized various factors related to the alleged malpractices and paper leaks. The next hearing is scheduled for July 11, 2024.
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday opposes the cancellation of the NEET UG exam, citing isolated incidents of malpractice and arguing that canceling the entire exam would harm the interests of honest candidates. They emphasized the fair conduct of the exam and highlighted measures taken to ensure its integrity. The controversy is under Supreme Court scrutiny.