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 Supreme Court refused to hear a petition for investigating irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam by ED and CBI, scheduling the next hearing for July 8. It stayed proceedings on related cases in multiple high courts and issued notices to transfer them to the Supreme Court for consolidated consideration. The court also addressed other petitions regarding the exam.
Today(on 21st June),The Supreme Court refused to stay the NEET-UG 2024 counseling process but issued a notice to the NTA, scheduling a consolidated hearing for July 8 by tagging new pleas with pending ones. Earlier, it had stayed proceedings in three high courts regarding challenges to the conduct of NEET-UG 2024.
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.
Today (on 20th June),The Supreme Court of India will hear petitions regarding alleged leaks and malpractices in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. A vacation bench of Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti will also address the NTA’s request to transfer all related cases from various high courts to the Supreme Court.
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.
Today(on 14th June), The Supreme Court issued notice on the National Testing Agency’s transfer petition to move a case from the Delhi High Court regarding alleged paper leak and irregularities in NEET-UG 2024 to the Supreme Court. Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta scheduled the transfer petition with related cases for hearing on July 8.
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.