The Supreme Court of India, after careful review, has ruled that there will be no re-examination for the NEET UG 2024. Despite evidence of a paper leak and some students benefiting from the fraud, the court found no systemic breach in the exam’s integrity. However, it warned of potential actions against fraudulent students.
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.
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Students have raised concerns about alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam, prompting a plea to involve the CBI and ED. They argue that the ED is obligated to investigate and punish those responsible for the question paper leaks under the PMLA and IT Act. The Supreme Court has scheduled the next hearing for July 8.
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.
The Education Minister acknowledged irregularities in the NEET exam process, citing issues at six out of 4,500 centers. He assured strict action against those responsible and emphasized the government’s concern. The Supreme Court is reviewing petitions related to the alleged paper leak, which primarily occurred in Patna. The NTA has revoked initially awarded grace marks and planned a re-test for affected students.
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.