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Supreme Court Issues Notice to NTA and Centre Over NEET Row: ‘If There Is 0.001% Negligence…
Supreme Court Issues Notice to NTA and Centre Over NEET Row: ‘If There Is 0.001% Negligence…
The National Testing Agency (NTA) and the federal government received a notice from the Supreme Court on Tuesday in response to a plea alleging anomalies and fraudulent acts in the administration of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2024.
According to the highest court, even the smallest amount of negligence—0.001%—should be taken very seriously and handled appropriately. In order to guarantee that only worthy students are admitted to medical schools, the plea contends that a reexamination is essential. On July 8, there will be another hearing on the topic.
The Supreme Court stated, “We cannot overlook their hard work,” highlighting the effort pupils put in to study for the tests. Regarding the possible repercussions of tainted examination procedures, it conveyed serious concern. Consider the consequences, the SC warned, if physicians receive training in dubious conditions. It was recommended that the Center and NTA take a proactive approach to petitions that contest the testing process, offering openness and prompt correction of errors.
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan had already threatened to take tough action against NTA officials should they be shown to be involved in irregularities. On Sunday, Pradhan visited Sambalpur in Odisha and delivered this declaration. According to him, there are now two different kinds of abnormalities in the way NEET is being conducted. According to early reports, some students received grace marks since they felt that they were given less time than the required amount, he added.
The education minister stated that in accordance with the Supreme Court’s ruling, the administration has rejected the grace marks and ordered that 1,563 pupils take their exams again. “Two other places have also revealed more transgressions. I can tell parents and pupils that the government is really concerned about this. We’ll pursue it to its natural conclusion,” he declared.
According to him, severe measures will be taken against any officials, especially senior NTA employees, who are found guilty. They will not be spared. The minister of union education also pushed for NTA reforms. “Despite being an independent organization, NTA needs a lot of improvements to operate effectively. This is a matter for the government. He continued, “I want to tell you that no offender will be spared and that rigorous action will be taken against them.
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On May 5, 4,750 centers in 571 Indian cities hosted the NEET-UG, which serves as the entrance exam for undergraduate medical programs in the country. June 4 was the announcement of the results. Following the results announcement, parents and educators started to contest the grace marks granted to 1,563 pupils.
