Today’s news features a busy schedule with events ranging from politics to education. The BJP holds an executive meeting in Jammu ahead of assembly polls, while Delhi hosts an international toy fair. Andhra and Telangana CMs meet in Hyderabad, NEET UG counselling begins, and the FMGE exam is conducted nationwide.
The Indian stock market ended flat on Friday, dragged by HDFC Bank, while the global markets saw positive cues. Keir Starmer took charge as the UK Prime Minister, promising change. Meanwhile, the Indian government filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court defending the NEET-UG 2024 exam, and Lalu Prasad Yadav predicted the Modi government’s downfall.
Amidst controversies surrounding alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam and the cancellation of the UGC-NET examination due to paper leak claims, the Union government has requested states to assist in ensuring the fair and secure conduct of central entrance examinations. This request includes deploying two observers per exam center and appointing a state-level nodal officer to coordinate with the exam-conducting agency.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) continues its crackdown on those involved in the NEET-UG paper leak, arresting Aman Singh, a key conspirator, in Jharkhand. This arrest marks the seventh in the ongoing investigation, with previous arrests including school owners, administrators, and individuals allegedly involved in facilitating cheating during the exam.
Tuesday, July 2nd promises to be a day packed with political drama, student protests, and sporting events. Key highlights include a parliamentary showdown with Rahul Gandhi and PM Modi, a march to Parliament by students protesting NEET irregularities, and the start of the Indo-Aussie U-23 cricket tournament.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the results for the NEET UG 2024 retest, impacting the final ranks for all applicants. The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is set to announce the counselling schedule for MBBS, BDS, and BSc Nursing seats soon, providing details on registration dates, document requirements, and counselling rounds. Candidates must meet eligibility criteria and submit necessary documents to participate.
The controversy surrounding the NEET-UG examination, including allegations of unfair marking and paper leaks, is driving a large number of students towards private medical colleges. The uncertainty surrounding the exam’s future, with the Supreme Court set to hear petitions on July 8, is adding to the confusion and leading students to seek admission in private institutions where counselling begins on July 6.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Dixit Patel, owner of a private school in Gujarat, for his alleged involvement in malpractices during the NEET-UG 2024 exam. Patel is the sixth person arrested in this case, which involves allegations of demanding ₹10 lakh each from at least 27 candidates to help them clear the test. The CBI is investigating allegations of cheating and fraud related to the exam held at the school.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to release the results of the NEET UG re-exam on June 30. The re-exam was conducted for 1,563 candidates who were initially awarded grace marks in the main exam, but later opted for a re-test after the Supreme Court scrapped the grace marks. While only 813 candidates took the re-exam, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will commence the counselling process on July 6.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is expected to announce the results of the NEET UG 2024 re-examination today, June 30th. This re-exam was conducted for 1,563 candidates who had previously been awarded grace marks due to exam irregularities. The results come amidst ongoing investigations into the original NEET UG exam.
