Genuine Facts About NEET-UG 2024

The NEET-UG 2024 exam has been mired in controversy, with the Supreme Court now seeking disclosure from the Union Government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) on various aspects. Here are the key issues:

Modalities between exam date and counselling:

The Supreme Court has asked the Union Government and NTA to disclose the modalities to be followed between the exam date (May 5) and the commencement of counselling. This includes the steps to identify beneficiaries of the paper leak and the measures to ensure the sanctity of the exam process.

Segregation of tainted and untainted students:

The court has emphasized the need to segregate students who benefited from the paper leak (tainted) from those who did not (untainted). If segregation is not possible, a re-test may be ordered.

Paper leak and beneficiaries:

The Supreme Court has expressed concerns about the widespread nature of the paper leak and the number of beneficiaries. The court has asked the NTA to identify the candidates who benefited from the leak and the centers/cities where the leak took place.

Counselling status of NEET-UG:

The counselling process, scheduled to commence on July 6, has been deferred. The Supreme Court has asked the Union Government and NTA to take a policy decision on the status of counselling while the exercise of identifying beneficiaries of the paper leak is pending.

Retest of NEET-UG:

The Supreme Court has stated that if the sanctity of the exam has been lost due to the paper leak, a re-test may be ordered. However, the court has also emphasized that a re-test should be the last option.

Cyber forensic unit and AI:

The Supreme Court has suggested involving a cyber forensic unit and using AI to ascertain the number of wrongdoers and explore the possibility of a re-test for them.

Geographical distribution of beneficiaries:

The Supreme Court has asked for information on the geographical distribution of students whose results have been withheld due to the paper leak.

Multi-disciplinary committee:

The Supreme Court has suggested setting up a multi-disciplinary committee of experts from across the country to ensure the sanctity of the exam process and prevent future breaches.

CBI investigation:

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the paper leak, and the Supreme Court has asked for a status report on the investigation.

Next hearing for NEET-UG:

The matter is listed for consideration on July 11. The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to file a status report on the investigations into the paper leak FIRs by Wednesday.

Here are some of the concerns and demands raised by students regarding NEET-UG 2024:

• Many students have demanded a re-test, citing irregularities and unfair practices during the exam.
• Students have alleged that the exam paper was leaked and that some students had access to the questions before the exam.
• Some students have claimed that they were awarded “grace marks” without proper evaluation.
• Students have also raised concerns about the lack of transparency in the exam process and the handling of answer sheets.
• Many students have taken to social media to express their frustration and anxiety, using hashtags like #NEETUG2024 and #JusticeForNEETStudents.
• Some students have also organized protests and demonstrations outside the National Testing Agency (NTA) office and other locations.
• Students are demanding a fair and transparent exam process, and are seeking the intervention of the Supreme Court and other authorities to address their concerns.

Overall, students are seeking a level playing field and a fair chance to compete in the exam, without any irregularities or unfair practices.

Here are the highlights from the Supreme Court hearing on the NEET-UG 2024 controversy:

• The Supreme Court has said that re-testing is their last option.
• The Central government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) have opposed the cancellation of the exam.
• The NTA and the Centre have been asked to file affidavits with all the details and a status report from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
• A total of 38 petitions related to the NEET UG 2024 controversy are being heard by the Supreme Court.
• The Supreme Court has asked the NTA to identify the candidates who benefited from the NEET-UG paper leak and the centres/cities where the leak took place.
• The CBI has arrested a person in connection with the alleged manipulation of the NEET-UG examination in Latur, Maharashtra.

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