Candidates protesting alleged malpractices in the Jharkhand General Graduate Level Combined Competitive Examination (JGGLCCE) faced prohibitory orders near the JSSC office in Ranchi. Despite the JSSC’s claims of a fair exam, the protesters insist on evidence of paper leaks and demand action.
The Supreme Court of India will hear a batch of petitions on Thursday, July 18, alleging paper leakage and malpractices in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The court will hear arguments from petitioners, the Centre, and the National Testing Agency (NTA).
An IIT Madras report suggests a negative trend in NEET-UG rankings in Patna, where the CBI is investigating alleged malpractices. While there’s a rise in high scores across various cities, the report indicates that Patna’s performance hasn’t seen the expected spike in toppers, suggesting localized malpractices may not be the primary factor affecting results. The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing on petitions seeking cancellation of the exam, and the matter is now scheduled for July 18th.
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.
A CBI team investigating alleged malpractices in the NEET-UG exam held in Gujarat has questioned three candidates who allegedly paid for help in clearing the test. The team is also investigating the owner of a school where the exam was held and has visited other schools in the state as part of its probe.
The Supreme Court has issued notices on petitions challenging malpractices in the NEET-UG exam and stayed proceedings in various High Courts. The court also issued notice to the Centre and NTA on a petition by students who lost time during the exam in Meghalaya, seeking inclusion in the group granted grace marks and a re-exam. The apex court will hear all petitions on July 8th.
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA) seeking a response on pleas regarding alleged paper leaks and malpractices in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. The court emphasized that even the slightest negligence should be thoroughly investigated.
