NEET Row: The NEET UG exam, which serves as the gateway to undergraduate medical courses in India, has sparked nationwide controversy. These include demands from students for a retest, calls for a CBI investigation into question paper leaks, requests for grace marks, and the emergence of political disputes. Held on May 5 across 571 cities by the National Testing Agency (NTA), the exam saw the granting of grace marks to 1,563 students. Results were declared on June 4, triggering concerns among students, parents, and teachers.Watch the video here:BIG BREAKING 🚨Massive protest by student union over NEET 2024 exam results in Hyderabad.But will Godi media show this pic.twitter.com/WvcRkchvDI— Rohini Anand (@mrs_roh08) June 18, 2024Here are the top 10 developments regarding the NEET UG 2024 1. Student unions staged a protest rally on Tuesday from Himayat Nagar to the Ambedkar statue at Tankbund in Hyderabad, expressing concerns over the NEET 2024 exam results.2. Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leaders also protested at Jantar Mantar on Tuesday against alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 exam conducted by the Centre.3. Bihars Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary stated that legislative measures are underway to address the NEET issue, emphasizing actions against those involved in Bihar.4. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured on Tuesday of stringent actions against NTA officials implicated in irregularities during NEET UG 2024.5. Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan asserted, No senior NTA officials found guilty will escape punishment. Reforms within the NTA are necessary.6. Bihar Polices Economic Offences Unit (EOU) seized six post-dated cheques linked to a mafia group, allegedly demanding over ₹30 lakh per candidate for leaked NEET papers before the exam.7. EOU has arrested 13 individuals, including four candidates and their relatives, in Bihar, regarding the alleged NEET-UG 2024 paper leak.8. The Supreme Court intervened, expressing concerns over NEETs integrity. NTA informed the court that scorecards of 1563 candidates with grace marks in NEET UG 2024 will be annulled, offering them a retest opportunity.9. The Supreme Court issued notices and sought responses from NTA and Centre on petitions regarding NEET-UG 2024 paper leaks and malpractices, emphasizing thorough accountability.10. Kerala Students Union conducted a protest last week, urging authorities to investigate reported irregularities surrounding the NEET-UG exam.
