New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, opposing the cancellation of the NEET-UG exam. According to NTA, irregularities were confined to Patna and Godhra centers, and they have taken punitive actions against the students involved, withholding their results and issuing show-cause notices. NTA asserts that the entire NEET-UG exam should not be invalidated due to isolated incidents of misconduct. They emphasize that the examination process was carefully managed, with stringent measures in place to maintain fairness and security.Question paper securityThe affidavit highlights NTAs rigorous selection criteria for exam centers, ensuring logistical support, infrastructure, and accessibility for all candidates. Question papers are prepared under secure conditions by subject experts, maintaining confidentiality until the exam day.Supreme Court hearingThe Supreme Court is set to hear 26 petitions related to the NEET-UG case on July 8, including demands for exam cancellation and allegations of paper leaks. This hearing will determine the future steps, impacting lakhs of aspiring medical students and stakeholders across the country.New Date for NEET PG Exam The National Board of Examination (NBE) has released the new date for the NEET PG exam, which will take place on August 11 in two shifts. According to the press release, the eligibility cut-off date to appear in the NEET PG exam will be extended to August 15, 2024. Detailed information about the exams conduct, including the two-shift schedule, will be available on the NBEMS website.NEET PG 2024 will be conducted on 11th August in two shifts pic.twitter.com/y2nAvDurPD— ANI (@ANI) July 5, 2024Judicial reviewWith the Chief Justice and justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Mishra presiding, the Supreme Court will evaluate the petitions comprehensively, balancing legal scrutiny with the academic aspirations of NEET-UG candidates.While NEET-UG counseling is slated to commence on July 6, discussions on counseling procedures may also feature in the Supreme Court deliberations on July 8, following a prolonged summer break. The courts decisions will influence the next steps for NEET-UG 2024 and its implications for medical education in India.
