The Supreme Court today issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) following a petition alleging exam rigging in the recent NEET-UG exams. Concerns were raised about inconsistent marks and malpractice, leading to investigations and arrests. The court scheduled a hearing for July 8 and emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in the examination process.
Two NEET UG 2024 candidates filed a plea opposing the rescheduling of the exam, arguing that it is unfair to subject students to retake the exam after years of preparation. They emphasized the difficulty of the exam and stated that their scores were achieved through hard work. The Supreme Court scheduled their arguments for July 8.
A plea in the Supreme Court today alleges NTA manipulation of OMR sheets in the NEET examination. Justices questioned the plea’s eligibility and advised the petitioner to intervene in ongoing court proceedings. The plea calls for investigations by the CBI and ED. The Supreme Court will hear the matter on July 8 alongside related NEET cases. Widespread dissatisfaction and calls for greater accountability and transparency in the examination process.
The Supreme Court refused to hear a petition for investigating irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam by ED and CBI, scheduling the next hearing for July 8. It stayed proceedings on related cases in multiple high courts and issued notices to transfer them to the Supreme Court for consolidated consideration. The court also addressed other petitions regarding the exam.
