The Supreme Court has declined to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam despite reports of a paper leak in Hazaribagh and Patna, ruling that there was no evidence of a systemic breach. While acknowledging the leak, the court stated that current evidence does not suggest compromised results or widespread paper leak. The decision has sparked reactions from politicians, with some questioning the court’s stance and others praising the government’s commitment to a transparent examination system.
The Supreme Court of India has dismissed petitions seeking the cancellation and re-test of the NEET-UG 2024 exam, citing a lack of evidence for a systemic leak of question papers. The court acknowledged a leak in Hazaribagh but deemed it insufficient to warrant a nationwide re-test, considering the impact on over 24 lakh students. The court, however, recognized the potential for malpractices and stated that students found to have benefited from the leak would face repercussions, even after the completion of the counselling process. The decision comes amidst controversy surrounding widespread allegations of malpractices in the exam.
The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions seeking a retest of the NEET-UG 2024 exam despite allegations of question paper leaks. The court ruled that there was no evidence of a systemic breach of exam sanctity and that ordering a retest would negatively impact over 24 lakh students. However, the court directed NTA to take action against any students found to have benefited from the leak.
The Supreme Court is investigating the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak, debating whether the leak occurred before the exam or during the exam, and if the paper was solved in just 45 minutes. The CJI questioned the feasibility of solving the entire paper within such a short timeframe. The court is also considering the timeframe between the breach and the exam, with a shorter period suggesting a lesser chance of widespread leak.
The Chief Justice of India has stated that petitioners seeking a re-examination of the NEET UG exam must provide evidence of a systemic leak that affected the entire examination. The court emphasized the need for concrete proof that the sanctity of the entire test was compromised.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, stating that the alleged malpractices in the NEET-UG 2024 exam, involving paper leaks in Godhra and Patna, did not compromise the integrity of the entire exam. The NTA conducted data analysis to assess the impact of the malpractices and concluded that the performance of students at the affected centers was not significantly different from the national average. The Supreme Court, acknowledging the leak, will continue hearing the case on July 11.
Two teachers in Maharashtra have been detained in connection with the leak of NEET UG 2024 question papers. This comes after the arrest of four people in Bihar for similar charges. The CBI is investigating alleged irregularities in the exam, which saw nearly 24 lakh students take the test. Controversy arose after allegations of paper leak and grace marks given to students, prompting protests across India. The government has taken steps to address the concerns, including removing the DG of the National Testing Agency and forming a high-level panel.
The UGC-NET exam held on June 18th, 2024, was compromised by a leak that occurred 48 hours prior, leading to the CBI launching an investigation. The exam has been canceled, and the government will form a high-level committee to review the NTA’s functioning and recommend reforms.
