Today, June 24, India witnesses a flurry of significant events across various sectors including business, politics, law, sports, and space. Key highlights include Adani Ports’ entry into the Sensex, IPOs from Sylvan Plyboard and Shivalic Power Control, the first session of the 18th Lok Sabha, and protests against the NEET exam row. Meanwhile, astronauts will conduct spacewalks outside the International Space Station, and the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite launches in India.
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 Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination, following reports of cheating and impersonation during the test. This comes after the Union Education Ministry referred the matter for investigation, prompting a re-examination for lakhs of aspiring medical students today.
The Ministry of Education has constituted a high-level committee of seven experts to review the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) exam process and recommend improvements to ensure transparency and fairness. The committee, headed by former ISRO chairman K Radhakrishnan, will assess the examination process, data security protocols, and the structure and functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has written to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urging the scrapping of NEET and UGC-NET exams, alleging their detrimental impact on the federal structure, academic standards, and promotion of ‘saffronisation’ in education. He highlighted concerns about question paper leaks, arbitrary grace marks, and the disadvantage faced by state board students in NEET.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of neglecting the concerns of Indian youth, specifically citing the cancellation of the NET exam and alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam. Gogoi criticized the government’s inconsistent approach to the two exams, questioning the cancellation of NET while giving a clean chit to the NTA regarding NEET. He announced nationwide protests by the Congress party to highlight these issues.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the admit cards for the NEET UG 2024 re-exam, which will be held on June 23 for 1,563 students who received compensatory marks during the initial evaluation. Candidates can download their admit cards from the official website using their application number and date of birth.
Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra have slammed the BJP government over the alleged paper leak in the NEET UG 2024 exam. They have demanded the cancellation of the exam and held the government accountable for the lax system in the education sector. The National Testing Agency (NTA) cancelled the UGC-NET exam following reports of compromised integrity. The Ministry of Education has initiated a CBI investigation and sought a report from the Bihar Police.
An Allahabad High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by a NEET aspirant, Ayushi Patel, after it was discovered that she had submitted forged documents. Patel had alleged that her OMR sheet was torn and that her result was not declared, but the court found her claims to be false.
The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2023 results have sparked widespread controversy due to abnormally high scores, allegations of paper leaks, and discrepancies in student scores. Students, parents, and coaching institutes have raised concerns, leading to protests and legal challenges against the National Testing Agency (NTA). The controversy has highlighted the importance of transparency and accountability in high-stakes examinations, with the government promising investigations and action against those responsible for any irregularities.
