Today, On 6th February, The Supreme Court sought an affidavit on a PIL challenging reduced NEET-PG cut-offs, stressing that the matter concerns academic standards. The Bench remarked on compromised standards and said it was stunned by the method adopted for evaluating doctors.
The NLU Odisha administration called the ongoing student protests “illegal” and accused the students of using “arm-twisting” tactics. The students started an indefinite protest, saying the administration has failed to solve their long-standing problems. They claim their issues have been ignored, forcing them to take this step. The administration’s statement has added to the tension between both sides.
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.
