The NEET controversy has been taking different twists and turns. Now in a latest update, the Supreme Court declined petitions to cancel and reconduct NEET-UG 2024, stating no widespread exam breaches occurred. The court emphasized the significant repercussions of cancelling and reorganizing the exams. Despite acknowledging paper leaks in Hazaribagh and Patna, the apex court found no systemic irregularities affecting the overall exam. Petitioners expressed disappointment, calling the decision heartbreaking. NEET-UG is a crucial exam for medical admissions, and concerns about paper leakage and malpractices prompted the petitions. The court’s decision not to cancel the results ensures continuity in the admission process but leaves some dissatisfied with the outcome. Watch video for more.
24 July,2024 11:25 AM IST
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare delayed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Postgraduate (NEET PG) Examination on June 22, originally slated for June 23, promising a future announcement of a new date. Students expressed frustration and doubt regarding the agency's capability to manage the situation. "It's a total mess," lamented one student, reflecting widespread discontent. Another criticized, "This showcases the agency's failure." The unexpected postponement left aspirants in disarray, highlighting concerns over logistical planning and decision-making processes. On the 21st of June, 6 accused were arrested in connection with UG NEET case, being taken from LNJP hospital, Patna after their medical examination. Bihar Police arrested the accused from Jharkhand's Deoghar. The marking scheme of NTA led to a huge uproar across the nation. The irregularities led to massive protests by students and other organisations and ultimately forced the NTA to give clarification on the issue
24 June,2024 11:02 AM IST
The Ministry of Education canceled the UGC-NET June 2024 exam following concerns over potential compromise, based on inputs from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. The decision, impacting 11,21,225 candidates who took the exam in OMR mode on June 18, aims to uphold exam integrity. The move sparked political controversy, with NSUI calling for an NTA ban and Shiva Sena criticizing the government. CBI will investigate the alleged exam compromise. The government assured transparency and announced plans for a fresh exam, emphasizing its commitment to students' interests. Nationwide protests are scheduled, highlighting widespread concern over exam sanctity.
20 June,2024 01:54 PM IST
Alakh Pandey, in conversation with ANI, emphasized the urgency of addressing any lapses in the conduct of NEET-UG 2024, stating that student confidence in the exam's credibility is at stake. Encouraging faith in the Indian judiciary, he urged students to trust the system's ability to deliver swift justice. He stressed the need for expedited decisions to uphold transparency and accountability in educational assessments. The Supreme Court's directive to the Centre and NTA underscores the importance of thorough scrutiny and action in ensuring fair and flawless examination processes, reassuring students of a fair and just environment.
20 June,2024 11:48 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
