The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) (undergraduate) 2024, has informed the Supreme Court that a central piece of evidence to show that a mass paper leak had happened a day prior to the exam on May 5, was edited to create a “false impression of an early leak”.
The Supreme Court today addressed concerns over the alleged NEET-UG, 2024 question paper leak, emphasizing the need for identifying beneficiaries rigorously and considering a retest if the leak was widespread. The NTA was directed to respond to specific inquiries, and the Court scrutinized various factors related to the alleged malpractices and paper leaks. The next hearing is scheduled for July 11, 2024.
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Today, On 26th June, In the NEET paper leak case, two accused in Patna are now in CBI custody, as the agency investigates six cases across Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. The suspects were initially held by the Bihar Police’s Economic Offences Wing. The CBI is also looking into reported irregularities in NEET exams and manipulations with OMR sheets.
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 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.
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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.
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.
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Medical aspirants have alleged a NEET-UG 2024 paper leak and petitioned the Supreme Court for a re-examination. The petition aims to address widespread unease among students, citing concerns of irregularities and unfair treatment. Stakeholders await the court’s involvement, anticipating a resolution to the controversial examination. Dr. Vivek Pandey has also lent support to the students’ cause.
Today, On 16th May, The Supreme Court of India declined to halt the NEET results release, despite allegations of a question paper leak. The plea, raised due to reported leaks and incorrect question papers, requested a re-examination. The court dismissed the request, but issued a notice to the Central government. Concerns over exam integrity and previous similar instances were highlighted.