Today(on 13th June), The Supreme Court upheld the decision to revoke grace marks from 1,563 NEET UG candidates due to inadequate exam time. Candidates can opt for a re-exam or accept revised scores without ‘grace marks’. The court postponed discussion on NEET UG cancellation to July 8 and is set to hear petitions related to the controversy. NTA reported 63 cases of unfair means in the exam and has taken strict actions against the accused, aiming to maintain integrity.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) plans to request the Supreme Court to consolidate NEET UG 2024 cases to prevent conflicting rulings in multiple high courts. The controversy involves alleged question paper leaks, grace marks, and multiple correct answers. Candidates raised concerns about irregularities in marking and a significant uproar followed the announcement of results on June 4, 2024.
Advocate J Sai Deepak filed a new petition challenging NEET-UG 2024 results before the SC vacation bench but was refused an urgent hearing. The petition questions the grace marks awarded to students, alleging statistical improbability and a question paper leak. The NTA has announced a review of candidates receiving grace marks. Several petitions contest the NTA’s decision.
Today(on 11th June),The Supreme Court will hear a petition on cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam over paper leak allegations, with Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta reviewing the matter. Discontented students, led by Vivek Pandey, filed a fresh petition on June 1, urging expedited hearing for the reconducting of the exam.
Ayushi Patel accused NTA of negligence for providing a damaged OMR sheet during NEET 2024. She filed a petition in Allahabad High Court for re-evaluation. After scoring 715 out of 720 in her claim, she urged for validation. Protest in Lucknow demanded exam re-conduction, CBI probe. Ministry’s committee may decide action soon. Delhi High Court to hear other NEET 2024 cases Wednesday.
Alakh Pandey, CEO of Physics Wallah, plans to take the NEET UG 2024 result irregularities to the Supreme Court due to widespread student anxiety. Pandey expressed deep concerns in a video, highlighting discrepancies and the lack of responses from the NTA. He intends to issue a legal notice and seek justice for affected students.
The Delhi High Court asked the NTA to respond to a petition by a NEET candidate, who received a torn OMR sheet during the exam, seeking grace marks. The petitioner’s plea highlights unfair disadvantage and seeks equitable treatment. The court’s intervention aims to prompt transparent and prompt resolution, potentially setting a precedent for similar cases.
The Madras High Court has directed the National Testing Agency to provide sanitary pads near toilets at NEET exam centers across India, in response to a 19-year-old petitioner’s medical needs. The ruling aims to ensure adequate facilities for female candidates and has been well-received, though concerns about monitoring during restroom breaks have been raised.
A Step Towards Fair and Transparent Public Exams To safeguard the integrity of public examinations across India, the government has introduced “The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Bill, 2024” in the Lok Sabha. This comprehensive legislation aims to address and penalize various forms of malpractices, including paper leaks, impersonation, and the use of unfair […]
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