Supreme Court Rules Out Fresh NEET-UG 2024 Exam Amid Controversy

The Supreme Court has ruled against holding a new NEET-UG 2024 exam, citing insufficient evidence of systemic malpractice. It expanded the remit of a panel to review the National Testing Agency's functioning and recommend examination reforms. The NTA was criticized for organizational lapses, including security breaches and improper question paper distribution.

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled out holding the NEET-UG 2024 examination afresh, stating that there was insufficient evidence of systemic malpractice compromising its integrity.

The court expanded the mandate of a Centre-appointed panel, led by ex-ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan, to review the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and suggest examination reforms. The panel is to submit its report by September 30.

Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra outlined reasons for declining to cancel the exam, noting that the evidence available did not indicate widespread malpractice, but they expressed concerns about the NTA's conduct of the examination.