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).
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A Delhi court granted bail to Gangadhar Gunde after he was mistakenly arrested by the CBI in connection with the NEET paper leak case. The arrest was due to a case of mistaken identity, as Gunde shares the same name with another suspect. This incident comes after the CBI apprehended key suspect Rakesh Ranjan in Bihar.
The Patna High Court granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody of 13 accused arrested by the Bihar Police in the NEET-UG paper leak case. The CBI will now question these individuals and confront them with alleged kingpin Rockey alias Rakesh Ranjan. The agency argued that it had taken over the investigation in June and had not yet had the opportunity to fully examine the suspects.
The Supreme Court has adjourned the NEET case until July 18. The decision was made due to pending affidavits from the Centre and NTA, which some parties have not yet received. The court will need time to consider the responses before proceeding with arguments.
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 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical courses in India has been embroiled in controversy since its 2024 edition. Allegations of paper leaks, awarding of grace marks, and subsequent political backlash have led to a series of legal battles, investigations, and calls for a re-test. This timeline chronicles the events leading up to the Supreme Court’s hearing on July 8, 2024, and the ongoing fight for a fair and transparent examination process.
A busy day ahead with Prime Minister Modi visiting Russia for the India-Russia summit, Rahul Gandhi addressing the Manipur crisis, and the Supreme Court resuming hearings on several important cases, including the NEET exam fiasco and the Soumya Vishwanathan murder case.
The Supreme Court will hear 24 petitions challenging alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG, an exam crucial for medical school admissions. The controversy includes paper leaks, exam delays, and unusually high scores, affecting 2.4 million students. The government has taken steps, but calls for a retest persist.
The Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) 2024 commenced on Saturday across 71 centers in 50 cities, amidst heightened security measures following the recent uproar over alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 exam. The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has implemented strict monitoring and surveillance to ensure a fair and transparent exam for the 35,819 candidates participating.
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to launch the NEET UG counselling session for 2024, starting today, July 6th. The counselling process covers 15% of seats under the All India Quota and seats in various prestigious institutions. Candidates can access the schedule and apply online through the MCC website.