Supreme Court asks NTA for response on request for new NEET-UG due to claims of paper leak and malpractice.

New Delhi: The highest court of India, the Supreme Court, has requested a response from the National Testing Agency regarding a plea that calls for a fresh administration of the NEET-UG medical entrance exam in 2024. The plea is based on allegations of question paper leakage and other unfair practices. Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah, who are currently presiding over the vacation bench, have stated that they will not be putting a hold on the counselling process for successful candidates who are seeking admission into MBBS, BDS, and other courses.

The NEET-UG 2024 exam was originally held on May 5th and the results were declared on June 4th, with an expected date of June 14th for the final results. This exam, known as the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate, is conducted by the National Testing Agency and is used for admission into various medical courses in both government and private institutions across the country. The Supreme Court has merged this new plea, filed by Shivangi Mishra and others, with an existing one and has asked for a response from the NTA in the meantime.

The petitioners in this case have alleged that the NEET-UG 2024 exam was plagued with unfair practices, including multiple instances of question paper leaks. This, they claim, goes against Article 14 of the Constitution as it provides an unfair advantage to those who have access to the leaked papers, while putting those who attempted the exam honestly at a disadvantage. The Press Trust of India (PTI) has reported on this matter.

The Supreme Court has taken a serious stance on this issue and has requested a prompt response from the National Testing Agency. It is now up to the NTA to address these allegations and provide a satisfactory explanation for the irregularities that have been brought to light. Only then can the students who have worked hard and honestly prepare for the exam have faith in the fairness of the system.

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