June 19th 2024.
In a recent development, the Union education ministry has requested a report from the Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit regarding alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) 2024, which was conducted in Patna. These allegations include question paper leaks and other misconduct in the highly anticipated exam. As a result, protests have erupted in various cities and petitions have been filed in high courts and the Supreme Court.
A senior official from the education ministry stated that a detailed report has been demanded from the Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit in regards to the irregularities reported in Patna. The government will take necessary action once the report is received. The official also emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining the integrity of examinations and safeguarding the interests of students. They also warned that stern action will be taken against any individual or organization found involved in these irregularities.
The Supreme Court, acknowledging the hard work and dedication of students preparing for these exams, urged that the litigation related to NEET-2024 should not be treated as adversarial. In a recent hearing, the Centre and the National Testing Agency informed the court that they have cancelled the grace marks given to 1,563 candidates who appeared for the exam for MBBS and other courses. These candidates now have the option to either take a retest or forfeit the compensatory marks awarded to them for the time lost during the exam, as stated by the Centre.
The NEET-2024 exam was conducted on May 5th across 4,750 centers and approximately 24 lakh candidates appeared for it. While the results were initially expected to be announced on June 14th, they were declared on June 4th, presumably due to the early completion of answer sheet evaluations. This news was reported by the Press Trust of India (PTI).
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