Supreme Court declined to hear a plea over alleged errors in NEET-UG 2025 questions. Petitioner was advised to approach the High Court instead.
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.
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Today, On 7th August, The Delhi High Court dismissed a NEET candidate’s plea regarding an “out-of-syllabus” question, maintaining the exam’s integrity. The court emphasized that it cannot challenge subject experts’ judgment. Two other petitions claiming incorrect answers were also dismissed. The NEET-UG 2024 exam was conducted by the NTA, with the Supreme Court refusing to cancel it.
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Today, On 2nd August, The Education Minister criticized “propaganda” following the Supreme Court’s NEET-UG 2024 verdict, emphasizing the need for accurate information dissemination. The Supreme Court defended its decision not to cancel the exam due to lack of systemic breach, advising the NTA to avoid “flip-flops.” The Court highlighted NTA’s deficiencies and expanded the mandate of a committee to review its functioning.
Today(on 29th July), The Supreme Court declined to hear a PIL challenging the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam due to allegations of a question paper leak, sparking debate and concern among stakeholders. The Chief Justice clarified that the dismissal of the PIL does not imply a judgment on the core issues, emphasizing that affected students should present their concerns directly.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan lauded the Supreme Court’s decision on NEET, announcing a high-level panel to revamp the National Testing Agency. He emphasized the government’s dedication to transparency and accountability, with plans for a comprehensive NTA overhaul. Pradhan also called for an apology from Rahul Gandhi for politicizing the issue, aiming to restore confidence in the educational system.
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The NEET-UG 2024 exam encountered technical issues, sparking concerns and leading to petitions and judicial involvement. The Supreme Court dismissed pleas for cancellation and re-test due to lack of evidence for systemic leaks. However, irregularities prompted investigations and re-tests, affecting candidates and prompting court directions for result disclosures and expert reviews.
Today(on 22nd July), The Supreme Court directed IIT Delhi to form a panel of experts to review a disputed NEET-UG exam question, with a report due by Tuesday noon. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud’s bench heard petitions about alleged exam irregularities, focusing on a question with ambiguous options affecting the scoring of candidates.