The Supreme Court of India has taken decisive action in response to the ongoing controversy surrounding the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2024. The apex court has announced its ruling against allegations related to grace marks and paper leaks, which have raised questions about the examination’s credibility.
Key Decisions:
- Re-Test for 1,563 Candidates:
- The court identified 1,563 candidates who were initially awarded compensatory marks.
- These 1,563 candidates were initially granted compensatory marks due to a “normalization formula.”
- The reason behind the compensatory marks was that they were not allowed the full 3 hours and 20 minutes to write the exam at their respective centers.
- The re-test, scheduled for June 23, 2024, aims to provide equal opportunities for all impacted students.
- Cancellation of Grace Marks:
- Initially, the NTA granted grace marks to compensate for the time discrepancies.
- Now the Supreme Court has now overturned the grace marks decision.
- Impacted candidates can choose between retaking the examination without grace marks or accepting their original scores.
- Counselling Schedule:
- Results of the re-test are expected by June 30, 2024.
- The counselling process for admissions into MBBS, BDS, and other medical courses will commence on July 6, 2024.
Legal Challenges and Academic Calendar:
- Petitions Challenging the Examination:
- The Supreme Court is currently hearing three separate petitions.
- These petitions challenge the legitimacy of granting grace marks and raise concerns about the integrity of the examination process.
- No Stay on Counselling:
- Notably, the court has refrained from issuing a stay on the counselling process.
- This decision ensures that the academic calendar for medical aspirants remains on track.
