SRINAGAR: Allegations of a paper leak and irregularities in the distribution of grace marks have led to petitions in the Supreme Court seeking the cancellation and re-examination of the NEET-UG 2024. Media reports revealed that the scores of 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates had been invalidated.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) informed the court that these candidates will be re-examined on June 23, with results and counselling expected by June 30.
The first case, filed by Shivangi Mishra and nine others on June 1 before the results were announced, is being heard by a vacation bench consisting of Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah (Shivangi Mishra and others vs. National Testing Agency and others).
Additionally, three other petitions seeking to cancel and retest the NEET-UG 2024 due to alleged anomalies in the grant of grace marks are being addressed by Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta. These petitions also request a stay on the counselling process, challenging the NEET-UG 2024 results on grounds of widespread irregularities and the NTA’s decision to award grace marks to over 1,500 candidates due to “loss of time.”
Previously, the Supreme Court issued notices to the central government and the NTA regarding these petitions. The court noted that the sanctity of the medical entrance examination had been compromised but did not stay the counselling process for undergraduate medical admissions. The court remarked, “Sanctity has been affected, we need answers,” and scheduled further hearings for July 8.
The petitioners argue for the cancellation and re-examination of the NEET-UG due to the NTA’s decision to award grace marks to around 1,600 students, which has caused widespread dissatisfaction among students and parents. The NTA has responded to concerns raised about the exam, including a viral video showing a UP candidate’s torn OMR sheet.
Stay tuned with TOI Live for the latest updates on the NEET-UG Result controversy hearing, set to commence after 10:30 AM today.
