Supreme Court Upholds NEET-UG Counselling Amid Political Turmoil

The Supreme Court has refused to defer the NEET-UG counselling process despite controversies surrounding the exam, including political protests and alleged paper leaks. The National Testing Agency is set to conduct a re-exam for 1,563 candidates. Various political leaders have demanded strict actions and probes into the irregularities.

The Supreme Court on Friday dismissed requests to delay the NEET-UG counselling process, set to begin on July 6, asserting that it is not a mere formality. Political tensions soared, with the opposition criticizing the Centre over alleged paper leaks and irregularities in the controversy-laden exam.

The National Testing Agency (NTA), facing scrutiny for lapses in conducting NEET and UGC-NET, is preparing for a re-exam on Sunday for 1,563 candidates previously awarded grace marks. The re-test will occur at seven centres, under strict oversight to ensure smooth proceedings.

Amidst ongoing protests by the Congress party and other leaders demanding accountability, the Supreme Court emphasized the significance of commencing the counselling without delay. Concurrently, calls for rigorous investigation into the alleged malpractices continued to echo across the political landscape.

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