Supreme Court Plea Seeks Probe into NEET-UG 2024 Irregularities

A new petition filed in the Supreme Court urges an investigation into the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam held on May 5, 2024. The plea, filed by 10 students, calls for CBI and ED probes and seeks a swift investigation by Bihar Police, highlighting various examination issues.

A fresh plea has been submitted to the Supreme Court, requesting directives to the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to investigate suspected irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam conducted on May 5, 2024.

The petition, initiated by 10 students who participated in the exam, also demands the Bihar Police expedite its investigation and report findings to the apex court. Despite the potential consequences of canceling the exam, the petitioners argue there is no alternative due to several discrepancies, including delayed distribution and incorrect question papers.

The Supreme Court had previously sought responses from the Centre, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and other stakeholders regarding multiple petitions calling for the cancellation of NEET-UG 2024 and a court-supervised investigation amid widespread allegations of mismanagement. The court has also paused proceedings on similar cases in various high courts but has clarified that the counseling process will continue uninterrupted.

The exam, held at 4,750 centers with around 24 lakh candidates, faced significant controversy after its results, initially expected on June 14, were released on June 4, suggesting an expedited evaluation process. Protests erupted in several cities following allegations of irregularities, including unexpected perfect scores by 67 students, sparking political disputes and claims of grace marks inflating scores.

Conducted by the NTA, the NEET-UG exam facilitates admissions to medical courses such as MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH in both government and private institutions nationwide.

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