The Supreme Court has embarked on a journey to unravel the complexities surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2024 examination.
· The apex court has taken a decisive step by summoning the National Testing Agency (NTA) to provide insights into the unfolding saga.
· Amid allegations of paper leaks and other malpractices, the Supreme Court’s decision to issue a notice to the NTA underscores the gravity of the situation.
· Despite the tumultuous circumstances, the Supreme Court has chosen not to halt the counselling process for admissions in MBBS and other courses.
· Central to the controversy are the unprecedented number of candidates scoring a perfect 720/720, a phenomenon that has raised eyebrows and sparked suspicions about the integrity of the results.
The Supreme Court has embarked on a journey to unravel the complexities surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2024 examination. As the controversy surrounding the integrity of the examination process deepens, the apex court has taken a decisive step by summoning the National Testing Agency (NTA) to provide insights into the unfolding saga.
Amid allegations of paper leaks and other malpractices, the Supreme Court’s decision to issue a notice to the NTA underscores the gravity of the situation. The sanctity of NEET-UG 2024 stands under scrutiny, prompting concerns about the fairness and transparency of the entire examination process.
Despite the tumultuous circumstances, the Supreme Court has chosen not to halt the counselling process for admissions in MBBS and other courses. This decision reflects a nuanced approach aimed at balancing the urgency of addressing the allegations with the imperative of ensuring that the academic aspirations of successful candidates are not unduly compromised.
The plea for the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam, initiated by Shivangi Mishra and nine other petitioners on June 1, marks the genesis of this legal battle. The subsequent release of the NEET results on June 4 has only served to intensify the scrutiny, with various stakeholders raising pertinent questions about the credibility of the examination process.
Central to the controversy are the unprecedented number of candidates scoring a perfect 720/720, a phenomenon that has raised eyebrows and sparked suspicions about the integrity of the results. Furthermore, discrepancies in the marking process, such as the allocation of grace marks for errors in the exam paper, have added fuel to the fire, amplifying concerns about fairness and equity in the evaluation process.
A comprehensive report by The Indian Express on June 6 shed light on the intricacies of the situation, revealing startling details about the anomalies within the examination system. The revelation that a significant number of top scorers had answered a basic physics question incorrectly, yet were awarded grace marks due to an error in an older version of the NCERT Class 12 textbook, further underscores the need for a thorough investigation into the matter.
As the Supreme Court gears up to delve deeper into the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, stakeholders across the board are holding their breath, awaiting a resolution that upholds the sanctity of the examination process and ensures fairness for all aspirants. The outcome of these deliberations is poised to have far-reaching implications for the future of medical education in India, underscoring the imperative of a judicious and impartial examination of the allegations at hand.
(With inputs from agencies)
