Supreme Court Takes on NEET-UG 2024 Exam Controversy

A group of NEET-UG candidates have approached the Supreme Court, seeking a retake of the 2024 examination due to alleged paper leak. The petitioners argue that the leak gives an unfair advantage and compromises the integrity of the test. The results are expected on June 14.

In light of recent allegations of a paper leak, a cohort of candidates has petitioned the Supreme Court for a fresh NEET-UG 2024 examination. The test, administered by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 5, is crucial for admissions into MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH courses in both government and private institutions nationwide. Results are slated for release on June 14.

Filed by Shivangi Mishra and others, the plea implicates the NTA, insisting that the integrity of the test has been compromised and calling for a redo. The candidates highlight that the alleged leak violates Article 14 of the Constitution, which guarantees the right to equality, by providing an undue edge to some examinees over others who followed the rules.

Legal representative Usha Nandini V submitted the plea on June 1, and it is likely to be scheduled before a vacation bench this week. The Supreme Court's decision could set a significant precedent for how such instances of academic malpractice are handled in the future.

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