NEET-UG 2024 Latest Update – Supreme Court is expected to deliver a final verdict on NEET 2024 Scam.
The NEET UG 2024 exam has been at the center of controversy, with allegations of paper leaks and irregularities prompting multiple petitions and a significant hearing in the Supreme Court. Here are the latest updates and key highlights from the ongoing hearings:
Highlights from the Today’s Hearing in Supreme Court :
- NTA’s Statement on Hardayal School Shows ‘Systematic Failure’ Says Hooda
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Hooda Points Out Lapse in NTA’s SOP for OMR Collection
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‘Show That There Is Systemic Destruction of the Sanctity of the Exam’, Says CJI
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Key Questions Raised by CJI on Paper Distribution
Chief Justice Chandrachud posed serious queries to the NTA about incorrect paper distribution at various centres during todays hearing. Some of those questions were:
–– How many centres received incorrect (Canara Bank) papers?
–– Why was the Canara Bank paper’s answer key not released?
–– How were the answer sheets evaluated without the answer key?
–– How many students were awarded marks for the Canara Bank paper?
–– Who authorises city coordinators for paper collection?
–– Why did the Jhajjar coordinators collect the question papersfrom both SBI and Canara Bank?
–– Was Canara Bank appropriately notified regarding paper distribution?
–– Why were Canara Bank question papers taken from only two Jhajjar exam centres rather than all three?
- the solvers had been taken from Rajasthan and the question paper was disseminated over WhatsApp. “It is not possible that the leak is confined to Patna,” asserts Hooda.
- “It surely did not leak on the morning of 5th, it leaked sometime before the night of 4th May,’ Hegde states, adding that the CBI inquiry is not limited to Patna but extends across other states.
- Advocate Sanjay Hegde continued, What emerges is that there is an organised gang, with a past record of leaking papers. “It is their business model. Leaked paper is a time-limited commodity. Everybody to whom the leaked paper goes will try to maximise the profits.” He emphasised, “The fact is that we cannot tell the students that it was a fair exam.”
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SC Asks IIT Delhi to Give Correct Answer for Physics Q19
Bench dictates order : One of the questions of the NEET-UG 24 exam read as follows. As indicated in the question as framed of which students had to select one option as their answer. In order to resolve the issue as regards the correct answer, we are of the considered view that…
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Key Developments on NEET UG 2024 Scam Case:
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- Allegations of Paper Leak: The Supreme Court is hearing several pleas regarding the alleged paper leak and other malpractices during the NEET UG 2024 exam held on May 5. The petitioners have claimed that the exam’s integrity was compromised, demanding a re-test and a thorough investigation.
- Expert Opinion Sought: During the hearing, the Supreme Court bench, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, ordered the formation of an expert committee from IIT Delhi to assess the validity of some questions and the correct answers. This decision came after disputes over the answers provided by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
- Arrests and Investigations: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has made multiple arrests in connection with the paper leak, including students and their relatives from Bihar and Gujarat. The total number of arrests has reached 11 .
- Supreme Court’s Observations: Chief Justice DY Chandrachud noted potential issues with the exam’s instructions and indicated that if the latest NCERT edition supports the petitioners’ claims, those who answered differently may not be entitled to full marks. The court also emphasized the need to address any systemic vulnerabilities in the exam process.
- Counseling and Future Measures: The Centre announced that NEET UG 2024 counseling will begin in the third week of July and will include four rounds. Any candidate found guilty of malpractice will have their candidature canceled at any stage of the counseling process
What’s Next?
The Supreme Court has adjourned the case to July 23, when it will further consider the expert opinions and additional evidence presented. The outcome of these hearings will be crucial for the future of the NEET UG 2024 exam and the affected candidates.
