The NTA has denied claims of systemic failure in the NEET-UG 2024 exam amidst allegations of paper leaks. They rejected demands for a retest, attributing the rise in scores to reduced syllabus and increased candidates. The agency emphasized that selection is based on rank, not absolute marks, and clarified that CBI is investigating alleged irregularities.
Pankaj Kumar, the alleged key accomplice in the NEET-UG paper-leak case, has been placed in CBI custody for 14 days by a Patna court. He is accused of stealing the exam paper from the NTA trunk in Jharkhand. The CBI will interrogate him about his involvement and connections in the theft. Several others have also been arrested in connection with the case. The investigation has revealed multiple irregularities in the 2024 NEET-UG, including impersonation and cheating.
Tomorrow(on 18th July), The Supreme Court of India is set to hear petitions for canceling the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The court has previously requested the National Testing Agency to disclose the nature of the paper leak and asked the CBI to file a status report on the investigation. The Centre has stated that the exam showed no widespread malpractice.
The Supreme Court today addressed concerns over the alleged NEET-UG, 2024 question paper leak, emphasizing the need for identifying beneficiaries rigorously and considering a retest if the leak was widespread. The NTA was directed to respond to specific inquiries, and the Court scrutinized various factors related to the alleged malpractices and paper leaks. The next hearing is scheduled for July 11, 2024.
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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.
A group of 56 NEET-UG 2024 candidates from Gujarat oppose the call to cancel exam results and request the Supreme Court to penalize only those involved in unfair practices. They urge the court to uphold the integrity of the examination process and emphasize the importance of justice and fairness for all candidates involved.
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.
