Supreme Court Declines to Cancel NEET-UG 2024 Exam Amid Allegations

The Supreme Court has refused to annul the NEET-UG 2024 exam despite allegations of paper leaks and malpractices. The court cited the serious consequences for over 24 lakh students who took the exam.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam, acknowledging that ordering a fresh exam would have serious repercussions for over 24 lakh students who appeared in it.

The apex court was deliberating on multiple pleas seeking to annul NEET-UG 2024 results and conduct a new exam, in light of accusations of paper leaks and malpractices. Students had petitioned the court, citing question paper leakage, compensation marks, and inconsistencies in the NEET-UG examination.

The NEET-UG exam, organized by the National Testing Agency (NTA), is crucial for admissions into medical and dental courses in both government and private institutions nationwide. The 2024 examination occurred on May 5 across 4,750 centers, with approximately 24 lakh candidates participating.

Further details awaited. (ANI)