In light of the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, the Supreme Court has mandated the NTA to publish the exam results on their website by Saturday 12 pm, categorized by city and center while masking candidate identities. This directive aims to bring transparency amidst allegations of paper leaks and mark inflation.
Supreme Court Orders NTA to Release NEET-UG 2024 Results City-wise and Centre-wise
The Supreme Court has instructed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to publish the NEET-UG 2024 results in a transparent manner. The results will be available on the NTA’s website by Saturday 12 pm, organized by city and center, with candidate identities masked. This decision aims to maintain transparency and address concerns of alleged irregularities, including paper leaks and mark inflation.
Fresh NEET-UG 2024 Exam Dependent on Evidence of Comprehensive Exam Compromise
The Supreme Court has emphasized that any decision to conduct the NEET-UG 2024 exam afresh must be based on substantial evidence proving that the exam’s integrity was compromised. The petitioners’ counsel highlighted inconsistencies in the NTA’s explanation of mark inflation, attributing it to changes in the syllabus. The NTA’s stance on the matter, however, failed to account for the purported increase in syllabus content. The bench has scheduled a further hearing for Monday to delve deeper into these issues.
CJI Chandrachud Analyzes Possible Scenarios of NEET Paper Leak
Chief Justice of India (CJI) D.Y. Chandrachud raised critical questions regarding the mechanics of the NEET paper leak. He pointed out that the motive behind the leak was financial gain rather than creating a widespread scandal. “People were doing it for money. Therefore anybody who is making money out of it won’t circulate it on a mass scale,” remarked CJI Chandrachud. The Court explored two primary possibilities for the leak: it could have occurred before the papers were secured in banks or during their transportation to the exam centres.
Supreme Court Seeks Detailed Information on NEET-UG 2024 Exam Irregularities
The Court has directed the NTA to provide detailed information on students who changed their exam cities and whether there was any bias towards those who registered on specific dates. This investigation aims to uncover any unfair advantages or patterns among the top 1.08 lakh candidates. Nearly 40 pleas regarding the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam are currently under the Supreme Court’s scrutiny.
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