Today, On 18th June, Rahul Gandhi questions PM Modi’s ‘silence’ after the Supreme Court criticized the NTA over the NEET controversy. The NEET exam, taken by 2.4 million students on May 5, faced allegations of a paper leak soon after the results were announced on June 4. Notably, 67 students achieved perfect scores of 720/720, […]
The Education Minister acknowledged irregularities in the NEET exam process, citing issues at six out of 4,500 centers. He assured strict action against those responsible and emphasized the government’s concern. The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions related to the alleged paper leak, which primarily occurred in Patna. The NTA has revoked initially awarded grace marks and planned a re-test for affected students.
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Kapil Sibal called for a Supreme Court-monitored investigation into the NEET-UG exam controversy and urged the Centre to consult with all states. He demanded a CBI inquiry and criticized the National Testing Agency for mismanagement and corruption. Sibal highlighted concerns about exam irregularities and questioned the integrity of the results.
A group of 20 students has petitioned the Supreme Court to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam due to alleged irregularities, calling for a CBI-monitored investigation and a retest by NTA. The plea emphasizes the need for transparency and integrity in the examination process, addressing concerns about fraudulent practices and unfair means.
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Today, On 14th June, The Supreme Court called for a response from the Central Government and the National Testing Agency regarding a plea for a CBI investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam. The requests follow concerns about potential misconduct and errors in the examination process, including question paper leaks and suicides of students in Kota. The court emphasizes the need for a response from the NTA before making a decision. The NEET-UG exam, conducted on May 5 with around 24 lakh candidates, has faced allegations of irregularities, including question paper leaks, leading to protests and demands for investigation. The Centre and NTA have revoked grace marks for some candidates and offered them the option to retake the exam or relinquish the compensatory marks. The NEET-UG exam, organized by the NTA, is a nationwide test for admissions to various medical courses in India.
Today(on 14th June),The Supreme Court stated that suicides in Kota were not linked to NEET-UG 2024 results and advised petitioners against making emotional arguments for a CBI probe into alleged exam irregularities. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta objected to claims that students at Kota coaching centers were dying by suicide.
The National Testing Agency asked the Supreme Court to transfer all NEET-UG 2024 cases from various high courts to the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court directed the NTA to revoke grace marks awarded to 1,563 candidates and allow them to retest. The NTA assured results by July 1, with counseling commencing on July 4. Multiple issues were raised, including alleged leaks and multiple correct answers.
The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad High Court has ordered the National Testing Agency (NTA) to produce the original records of a student claiming she has not received her NEET result. Aayushi Patel alleges that her OMR sheet was torn and demands a manual evaluation, halting the counseling process. The court has scheduled the next hearing for June 18.
Today(on 12th June), The Delhi High Court refuses to halt medical college admission counseling amid NEET-UG 2024 exam irregularity allegations, ensuring uninterrupted admission for aspiring students. The court grants the National Testing Agency (NTA) extra time to respond and schedules the next hearing for July 5.