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.
Today, On 4th November, the Supreme Court dismissed a petition contesting two NEET-UG exam questions, emphasizing the need for stability in the examination process. The court upheld the Delhi High Court’s decision, rejecting claims of arbitrariness, and stated that altering results would disrupt admissions. Legal avenues remain open for addressing individual grievances.
Today, On 21st October, Chief Justice D.Y. Chandrachud announced a two-week extension for an expert panel reviewing NEET-UG reforms. The Supreme Court’s decision allows the panel to finalize its comprehensive report, addressing key issues in the exam’s administration and highlighting security lapses, while ensuring improvements in transparency and efficiency.
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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.
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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 Supreme Court’s August 2 order found insufficient evidence to support a systemic leak or malpractice in the NEET-UG 2024 examination, leading to a denial of the request for a retest. A review plea has been filed seeking reconsideration of this decision. The Court expanded the K. Radhakrishnan expert committee’s mandate to strengthen the examination process by implementing various measures.
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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.
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Today, On 2nd August, The Education Minister criticized “propaganda” following the Supreme Court’s NEET-UG 2024 verdict, emphasizing the need for accurate information dissemination. The Supreme Court defended its decision not to cancel the exam due to lack of systemic breach, advising the NTA to avoid “flip-flops.” The Court highlighted NTA’s deficiencies and expanded the mandate of a committee to review its functioning.
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The NEET-UG 2024 exam encountered technical issues, sparking concerns and leading to petitions and judicial involvement. The Supreme Court dismissed pleas for cancellation and re-test due to lack of evidence for systemic leaks. However, irregularities prompted investigations and re-tests, affecting candidates and prompting court directions for result disclosures and expert reviews.