Today(on 8th July), Chief Justice DY Chandrachud acknowledged the NEET-UG 2024 question paper leak, stressing the assessment of its impact on 23 lakh students before considering a re-examination, emphasizing the need for clarity on identifying affected candidates to determine if a retest is necessary.
The Ministry of Education defended the NEET 2024 results, stating that scrapping them would unjustly affect honest candidates. The government has formed a High-Level Committee and involved the CBI to address irregularities and enacted new legislation to prevent misconduct in future exams. The Supreme Court’s decision will shape the outcome and future examination policies.
Today(on 27th June), The Supreme Court has issued notice in a petition by Xylem Learning regarding alleged malpractices in NEET-UG 2024, including issues with OMR sheets and mark discrepancies. Multiple petitions have been consolidated for a hearing on July 8, 2024, seeking responses from the National Testing Agency, with Senior Advocate R Basant representing the coaching centre.
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Today, On 26th June, In the NEET paper leak case, two accused in Patna are now in CBI custody, as the agency investigates six cases across Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. The suspects were initially held by the Bihar Police’s Economic Offences Wing. The CBI is also looking into reported irregularities in NEET exams and manipulations with OMR sheets.
A petition filed in the Delhi High Court alleging irregularities in the Patent Officers exam conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The petitioners claim discrepancies in the marking scheme of both the preliminary and main phases of the exam. They seek the cancellation of exams and interviews for new exams and interviews.
Today, On 24th June, Rajasthan High Court issues notice to Centre and NTA in response to petitions alleging irregularities in NEET-UG exam. Scheduled hearing on July 10, following Supreme Court’s similar petitions. Petitioners seek cancellation, retest, and independent investigation. Court seeks responses on allegations and feasibility of retest. Implications for thousands of students prompt widespread support for oversight and reform.
The Education Ministry announced the formation of a high-level committee of experts to recommend reforms in the mechanism of the examination process, improvements in data protocols, and the functioning of the NTA. The Supreme Court has tagged the fresh pleas along with pending petitions of NEET and posted them for hearing on July 8.