NEET UG 2024 Controversy: Supreme Court Deliberates on Paper Leak and Potential Retest
The latest updates on the National Testing Agency (NTA) highlight significant developments, particularly regarding the NEET UG 2024 exam.
The Supreme Court is currently addressing allegations of a paper leak in the NEET UG 2024 exam. The court acknowledged that a leak occurred and is assessing its extent and impact. The Chief Justice of India emphasized the necessity of maintaining the exam's integrity and considering retesting options if the leak is found to have substantially affected the results. The court has requested detailed information on the timeline and spread of the leak, as well as the measures taken by the NTA and the government to address the issue and prevent future occurrences .
Furthermore, the Supreme Court has scheduled another hearing for July 18, 2024, to continue deliberations on the matter. The National Testing Agency conducted a re-exam for 1,563 candidates on June 23, 2024, whose results had been affected by the leak. These candidates were granted grace marks, and the results were announced on July 1, 2024.
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