Petitioners Question NTA’s Method for the NEET UG Re-Test Selection:
Petitioners in the NEET UG 2024 controversy have raised significant questions about the National Testing Agency’s (NTA) selection procedure. They specifically question the methodology the NTA used to identify the 1563 NEET UG candidates set for a re-test on June 23.
Critics describe the selection process as arbitrary, noting that the NTA has not publicly revealed its criteria. They also highlight the lack of public disclosure regarding the list of affected students, which compounds doubts about fairness and accountability.
NEET UG Re-Test Amidst Rising Criticism:
One of the petitioners is questioning the validity of doing a retest for NEET UG in the face of increasing criticism, referring to rules that usually only require one NEET examination each year.
This challenge questions whether the NTA’s decision aligns with established laws governing the conduct of national entrance exams.
Also read: Will NEET UG 2024 Counselling be delayed?
Investigation into NEET 2024 Paper Leak:
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed concerns regarding the NEET 2024 paper leak. Asserting that those responsible will face consequences pending the gathering of evidence.
He stated the Patna police’s continued efforts to quickly find the case in collaboration with senior Bihar officials
Pradhan also said that he was personally responsible for the NEET UG 2024 paper leak and promised that everyone involved would face consequences.
He pointed out the commitment of the government to guaranteeing transparency and integrity in the examination process through strict investigation.
Court’s Response and Future Hearings:
The Supreme Court has acknowledged these petitions and listed them for a hearing on July 8. Despite appeals to postpone NEET UG 2024 counselling sessions scheduled for July 6.
The Court has consistently declined such requests. The upcoming proceedings will likely delve deeper into the validity of the re-test and address broader concerns surrounding the NEET UG 2024 exam.
This segment reflects ongoing legal battles and uncertainties surrounding NEET UG 2024, highlighting pivotal issues raised by petitioners and the judiciary’s role in resolving these contentious matters.
