Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary on Thursday asserted that the state government would bring in a stringent law to curb exam paper leaks, even as the CBI made its first arrest in the NEET-UG row, taking two people in custody from Patna.
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.
Yesterday, On 22nd June, The Indian Government made significant changes in response to controversies surrounding the National Testing Agency (NTA) and its handling of key examinations, affecting 3.5 million candidates. This includes the removal of the NTA head, formation of a review panel, and investigation by the CBI. Postponements, cancellations, and allegations of malpractice have led to widespread protests and political scrutiny. A seven-member committee has been tasked to review NTA’s operations and propose reforms aimed at ensuring examination efficiency and preventing malpractice. The outcomes of these actions are poised to reshape the landscape of medical education in India.
Today(on 20th June),The Supreme Court has halted ongoing NEET-UG 2024 examination malpractice cases in various High Courts and demanded responses from the government and NTA by July 8. The court dismissed the demand for a court-appointed committee but issued a notice to transfer all cases to the apex court. The matter will be heard next on July 8.
The Union Education Ministry is open to conducting a fresh NEET-UG exam for all 24 lakh candidates, pending Supreme Court orders on July 8. This decision reflects a commitment to fairness and integrity, amidst ongoing scrutiny over the exam’s transparency. The ministry’s willingness to adapt to the court’s directives underscores its serious approach to resolving the NEET-UG controversy.
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