The Centre Today (Jan 2) told the Supreme Court that it would be implementing all the corrective measures suggested by its seven-member expert panel on exam reforms after reviewing the National Testing Agency’s functioning in holding NEET-UG last year. The top court on August 2, last year refused to annul the controversy-ridden NEET-UG of 2024, saying there was no sufficient material on record at present to indicate a systemic leak or malpractice compromising the integrity of the examination.
The Bombay High Court dismissed a challenge to Maharashtra’s NEET Post-Graduation (PG) admission policy which gives preference in medical college admissions under the State quota to students who graduated from the colleges in Maharashtra, even if they are from other States. The policy had been challenged for favoring such students over even candidates domiciled in Maharashtra but who had graduated from colleges outside the State.
Chief Justice DY Chandrachud shared personal anecdotes highlighting his father’s wisdom and the values instilled by his parents. He emphasized the judiciary’s transformative role in people’s lives, reflecting on significant cases and the importance of moral integrity in public service. His experiences underscore a commitment to justice, compassion, and diversity within the legal system.
The Supreme Court has dismissed a review petition regarding alleged anomalies in the NEET-UG 2024 examination, concluding that significant issues were not overlooked in the previous ruling. While no retest will occur, the court acknowledged potential flaws in the current testing system and directed the formation of a committee to reform the National Testing Agency, aiming for enhanced transparency and efficiency in future examinations.
Dr. Anshu Kataria of PUCA indicated that around 2.33 million students are impacted by a Supreme Court case regarding NEET, which has led the Punjab Unaided Colleges Association to request an extension of admission cut-off dates. Currently, technical college admissions are halted, affecting numerous applicants amid ongoing delays and unrest.
The Supreme Court on Sept 13th observed that Courts must be circumspect in entertaining an individual grievance relating to a Public Examination as it delays the finalisation of the result, thereby, seriously prejudicing the larger public interest. CJI dismissed SLP filed by a student (petitioner) seeking re-examination of NEET-UG 2024 on the grounds of “inconvenience” caused due to the petitioner’s medical condition of hyperhidrosis during the examination.
The Supreme Court of India Today (Sept 13) sought a response from the National Board of Education (NBE) concerning a writ petition that demands the release of answer keys and question papers for the NEET-PG 2024 examination. The petition also advocates for the adoption of measures to improve transparency in the exam process.
A group of NEET-PG 2024 aspirants filed a review petition in the Supreme Court, raising several critical concerns regarding the examination process. The petition mentioned issues such as the need for greater transparency, the normalization of marks across different batches, and the overall validity of the exam results. This year, the NEET PG 2024 exam was conducted on August 11 wherein around 2,28,540 candidates appeared in two sessions at 416 sites in 170 cities across the country.
The plea to postpone the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate examination (NEET PG 2024) will be heard by the Supreme Court on Friday, August 9. The exam is slated to be held on August 11. The apex court agreed to list the case for hearing tomorrow after it was mentioned before Chief Justice of India (CJI) DY Chandrachud by petitioner’s counsel, advocate Anas Tanwir.
Today, On 7th August, The Delhi High Court dismissed a NEET candidate’s plea regarding an “out-of-syllabus” question, maintaining the exam’s integrity. The court emphasized that it cannot challenge subject experts’ judgment. Two other petitions claiming incorrect answers were also dismissed. The NEET-UG 2024 exam was conducted by the NTA, with the Supreme Court refusing to cancel it.
