The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) over a petition seeking the cancellation of NEET-UG 2024 results. The ultra-competitive medical entrance exam is under scrutiny amid allegations of a paper leak. The court emphasized, "Sanctity of the examination has been affected... so we need answers."
Petition Highlights and Court's Stance
The petitioners, advocates from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, have called for the scores from the May 5 exam to be annulled, citing significant discrepancies and alleged preferential treatment. They have also demanded a fresh exam. Despite these claims, the court has decided not to halt the ongoing counselling for admissions. Justices Vikram Nath and Ahsanuddin Amanullah asserted, "We are not stopping counselling." The case has been adjourned to July 8 and will be heard alongside a plea before Chief Justice DY Chandrachud.
Key Allegations
- Grace Marks Discrepancies: The petitioners highlighted unexplained variances in the granting of grace marks, which they argue lack a defined logic. They pointed out the NTA's failure to disclose the criteria for grace marks in the information bulletin before the exam.
- Statistically Impossible Scores: Concerns were raised over "statistically impossible" scores, including perfect 720/720 marks achieved by students from a particular coaching center. The petitioners emphasized the improbability of such results.
- Answer Key Controversy: Over 13,000 students contested the provisional answer key released by the NTA, indicating discrepancies that need to be addressed.
The Court's Concerns
The Supreme Court underscored the potential dangers of cheating in medical exams, stating, "This field requires a deep understanding of scientific and medical knowledge... cheating or using unfair means to pass an exam can lead to a lack of competence and endanger lives of patients." The petitioners also argued that cheating undermines the principles of meritocracy and equal opportunities, perpetuating social inequalities.
Previous Court Actions and NTA's Response
On May 17, the bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud issued a notice while hearing a similar plea but did not halt the declaration of results. The NTA has since formed a high-powered committee to analyze the grievances of 1,600 students who appeared for the NEET-UG 2024 exam.
Conclusion
As the Supreme Court continues to probe the allegations surrounding the NEET-UG 2024, the integrity of India's premier medical entrance exam remains under intense scrutiny. The upcoming hearing on July 8 will be crucial in determining the course of action and ensuring fairness and transparency in the examination process.
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