NEET UG 2024 Paper Leak Controversy:
An alleged paper leak scandal has recently thrust the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) into controversy. An advocate filed a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) in the Patna High Court, demanding that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conduct an inquiry and that the exam be canceled.
NEET UG candidates have been asking authorities to re-conduct the exam after claims of paper leaks. Their demand stems from concerns about the validity of the common entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses. In Bihar alone, authorities have arrested 13 individuals, including examinees and family members, for their alleged involvement in the paper leak.
Question Paper Leak Impacts Millions, EOU Steps In:
The Patna police reported that someone leaked NEET-UG question papers and answers to about twenty candidates one day before the scheduled exam date of May 5, 2024. The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police has taken up the case.
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A lawyer has filed a PIL in the Patna High Court, emphasizing the issue’s importance and its potential impact on the careers of millions of students. The police have filed an FIR and arrested several individuals, including those suspected of impersonating registered candidates during the exam.
NTA’s Clarification:
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released a clarification, stating that the incident did not affect the validity of the exam process at other centers around the country. While social media reports have circulated about the release of NEET UG 2024 exam papers, the NTA denied these allegations.
Validity and Fairness in NEET UG 2024 Regardless of Controversy:
The NEET UG 2024 paper leak controversy shows the necessity of ensuring the validity and fairness of national-level entrance examinations. As investigations and legal actions continue. It is important to resolve candidates’ concerns while maintaining the validity of the exam system.
