In response to growing concerns about the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for medical college admissions, the Supreme Court has issued a stern rebuke to the National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for administering the exam. The court emphasized the importance of precision, stating, “If there’s even 0.001% negligence, it should be dealt with.” The matter will be reviewed again on July 8.
Last week, the NTA informed the Supreme Court of its decision to nullify grace marks previously awarded to 1,563 NEET-UG candidates. These candidates have been offered the option to retake the exam on June 23, with the re-test results expected by June 30. Candidates who opt out of the re-test will have their original scores reinstated, minus the extra marks.
The NEET exam, taken by 24 lakh students on May 5, had its results announced on June 4. However, allegations of exam paper leaks and other irregularities soon emerged, sparking controversy. Notably, 67 students achieved a perfect score of 720/720. Grace marks were reportedly awarded to compensate for time lost at exam centers.
Student organizations have voiced strong opposition to the alleged irregularities, which include issues such as wrong question papers being distributed, Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) sheets being damaged, and delays in sheet distribution.
The Supreme Court’s intervention aims to address these concerns and ensure the integrity of the NEET exam process.
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