Today, On 22nd July, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured transparency in NEET-UG matters, stating that the government has disclosed all information to the Supreme Court. He welcomed discussions and emphasized minimal evidence of paper leaks over seven years. Pradhan defended the centralized exam pattern and dismissed blame games, aiming to uphold trust and credibility in educational affairs.
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.
Today, On 16th July, The CBI arrested an engineer for the NEET paper leak, tracing it to Hazaribagh. The investigation revealed tampering with question papers at Oasis school, leading to the arrest of two individuals. The CBI has filed multiple FIRs and arrested around 60 people in connection with irregularities in the medical entrance exam, prompting concerns about the exam’s integrity and potential retesting.
Rakesh Ranjan, implicated in the NEET-UG paper leak, was arrested in Nalanda, Bihar. The CBI was granted custody of 13 suspects by the Patna High Court for interrogation. Ranjan’s alleged involvement in orchestrating solvers for the exam was identified through digital evidence. The scandal affected over 24 lakh candidates and led to significant legal actions against the NTA.
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.
After a seven-week summer break, the Supreme Court of India will reopen on July 8. It faces a packed agenda, including hearings and verdicts on significant cases such as the NEET-UG paper leak, the Hathras stampede, bridge collapses in Bihar, Arvind Kejriwal’s plea against his arrest in the ED case, the minority status of Aligarh Muslim University, and misleading advertisements.
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Today, On 3rd July, The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made multiple arrests related to the NEET-UG paper leak scandal, including the main conspirator from Dhanbad, Jharkhand. The suspects are accused of tampering with the exam process to guarantee improved scores for candidates. The National Testing Agency (NTA) is under scrutiny, with nationwide protests calling for its disbandment.