Today marks a day filled with key events, including the Supreme Court’s directive for NTA to release center-wise NEET-UG results, the launch of the Amazon Prime Day sale, and the release of Q1 results by several companies. Also, the INDIA bloc will hold protests in Bihar, and Delhi Metro’s Yellow Line service will witness temporary changes.
Indian IT giant Infosys reported strong Q1 results, raising its annual revenue guidance. The Supreme Court ordered the NTA to release NEET-UG 2024 exam results by June 20, while Tata Technologies saw a decline in profits. Crypto platform WazirX suffered a security breach, and a train derailment in Uttar Pradesh resulted in casualties.
The Supreme Court of India has commenced hearing on petitions related to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG), acknowledging its significant social implications. The court is expected to deliberate on various concerns surrounding the exam, including its fairness and accessibility. This development comes amid ongoing debates about the NEET-UG’s impact on aspiring medical students.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has apprehended two individuals, including a prime suspect, in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The arrests bring the total number of individuals detained in connection with various irregularities related to the exam to 14. The agency alleges that the prime suspect, a civil engineer, stole the exam paper from an NTA trunk in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, and subsequently passed it on to other gang members.
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 Supreme Court of India will hear petitions concerning alleged irregularities and malpractices in the NEET UG 2024 medical entrance examination. The court previously expressed concerns about the integrity of the exam and ordered investigations. The Union government and NTA have submitted affidavits, stating that no evidence of widespread cheating or leaks has been found. However, the court will continue to hear arguments and assess the need for a re-test.
The Supreme Court will hear petitions regarding alleged paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 on Thursday. IIT Madras conducted data analytics on the results, finding no anomalies, while the NTA submitted an affidavit detailing their analysis of mark distributions. The court previously stated that a re-test may be necessary if the sanctity of the exam is 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.
The CBI has made fresh arrests in the NEET-UG paper leak probe, bringing the total number of arrests to 11. The agency arrested a NEET-UG candidate and his father, both from Bihar. The arrests come as the Supreme Court investigates the compromised exam and calls for action against those who benefited from the leak.
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for undergraduate medical studies (NEET-UG) is likely to transition to a computer-based format, similar to JEE-Mains, following reports of irregularities in this year’s exam. The Supreme Court has confirmed the paper leak and asked the NTA to provide details of the leak and steps taken to identify beneficiaries.
