NEET RESULT
NEET-UG paper leak case: CBI conducts searches at 7 locations in Gujarat, arrests a journalist in Jharkhand
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted searches at seven locations in Gujarat as part of the NEET-UG paper leak case. The operation, initiated across Anand, Kheda, Ahmedabad, and Godhra districts, targeted suspects linked to the alleged leak. Previously, the CBI had arrested the principal and vice-principal of Oasis School in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand, along with a journalist from a Hindi newspaper. These arrests were made in connection with the NEET-UG exam conducted by the National Testing Agency on May 5.
NEET, UGC-NET row: Centre brings anti-paper leak law, 'offences will be punishable…’
Alleged malpractices in conducting NEET exams and the cancellation of UGC-NET June 2024 sparked outrage. Meanwhile, the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024 came into effect on June 22 amid intensifying rows. The law aims to prevent unfair mean...
Bihar police unit looking for answers in NEET paper leak
The Economic Offences Unit (EOW) of Bihar Police is actively investigating the NEET paper leak scam, aiming to uncover the mastermind behind it. The case, initially handled by Patna Police and later transferred to EOW on May 17, saw 13 arrests within twelve days. Recently, an EOW team traveled to Delhi with crucial evidence including burnt NEET question papers, blank cheques, phone records, and seized laptops. All 13 accused are in custody, including students, parents, and facilitators from various NEET exam centers in Patna.
NEET-UG retest: 1,563 candidates to appear at 7 centres; NTA, education ministry official to be present
The NEET-UG retest for 1,563 candidates will occur on Sunday under the supervision of National Testing Agency (NTA) and officials from the Union education ministry. This retest was prompted by the withdrawal of grace marks initially given to compensate for delays at exam centers in Meghalaya, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Chandigarh. The controversy escalated when six students scored a perfect 720, alongside 61 others, raising suspicions of inflated marks.
States will legally fight to scrap NEET, says Karnataka Medical Education minister, demands CBI probe
Karnataka's Medical Education and Skill Development Minister, Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, expressed the state's stance on the NEET exam controversy, stating that while they cannot outrightly reject NEET due to central legislation and Supreme Court orders, states must legally fight for autonomy in conducting their own entrance exams. He criticized the Modi government over the NEET-2024 grace marks issue, calling it a scam and demanding a CBI inquiry.
NEET NET Result: Nearly 33 lakh students affected as govt agency fails the test
The Centre's handling of NEET and UGC-NET exams in 2024 has left nearly 33 lakh students affected due to alleged fraud and paper leak issues. Approximately 24 lakh science stream students preparing for NEET faced challenges including allegations of leaked papers and disputes over grace marks. Meanwhile, UGC-NET, traditionally a computer-based test (CBT) since 2018, unexpectedly shifted to a pen-paper format, leading to concerns about security and processing delays.
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Supreme Court halts all NEET cases across High Courts, sets July 8 hearing
The Supreme Court has halted proceedings in various high courts related to disputes over this year's NEET exams. The National Testing Agency (NTA) requested a transfer of all NEET cases to the Supreme Court, which will hear the matter on July 8. The court clarified it won't stall counseling despite concerns raised by students who faced exam disruptions in Meghalaya.
NEET-2024: Prime accused confesses to arranging question papers for four candidates
Prime accused Yadvendu admitted arranging question papers for NEET aspirants, demanding Rs 40 lakh each. Confessional statement detailed contacts with Nitish Kumar and Amit Anand, known for leaking exam papers like NEET. Yadvendu provided leaked paper to candidates including his nephew Anurag Yadav before the NEET-UG 2024 exam.
NEET Paper Leak: Bihar mastermind confesses to selling question paper for Rs 30-32 lakh, 4 students arrested
Four individuals, including three NEET aspirants and a junior engineer, have been arrested in Bihar for leaking the NEET question paper. Mastermind Amit Anand admitted orchestrating the leak, selling papers for Rs 30-32 lakh. Burnt remains of the paper were found at his residence. The suspects memorized the leaked paper, casting doubts on NEET-UG 2024's integrity. The Union Education Ministry has sought a report from Bihar Police's Economic Offences Unit amid national outrage and calls for exam cancellation.
After Alakh Pandey, now Vivek Bindra criticises NTA, questions early announcement of result
The NEET 2024 results, released on June 4, have sparked controversy over alleged malpractice and discrepancies, particularly with an unprecedented number of perfect scores and suspicions of paper leaks. Educational figures like Alakh Pandey and Vivek Bindra have voiced concerns, with Bindra highlighting issues such as dummy candidates and center problems.
Gujarat homeopath pays Rs 16 lakh for MBBS course from UP, gets degree in just 1 month
A shocking case of medical education fraud surfaced in Mehsana, Gujarat, where Suresh Patel paid for a forged MBBS degree from Bundelkhand University in Jhansi through Dr. Prem Kumar Rajput and others.
NEET-UG result uproar: Big shake-up looms for NTA amid backlash over exam results
Amid ongoing controversy over the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, significant changes are anticipated within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The agency's operations and exam management are under review, with a high-level committee potentially being formed to provide recommendations, according to government sources cited by The Times of India.
How a 25-minute SBI, Canara Bank confusion in Haryana led to a NEET controversy affecting 24 lakh students
The NEET 2024 exam faces controversy due to errors at two centers, alleged paper leaks, and grace marks. Aspirants like Komal Rani, despite high scores, feel disadvantaged. Exam centers issued incorrect papers, leading to confusion and grace marks for some. Affected candidates demand a retest to ensure fairness and maintain trust in the examination system.
NEET-UG result: Decision on 1,563 candidates taken as per students' conformity, says Giriraj Singh
Union Minister Giriraj Singh supported the decision on 1,563 NEET candidates receiving "grace marks," emphasising it was made in accordance with students' agreement. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured transparency in addressing alleged irregularities, stating no paper leaks were found. The National Testing Agency confirmed that the 1,563 candidates' scorecards will be revoked, allowing them to retake the NEET exam.
Serious questions on integrity of NTA, how NEET is conducted: Congress
The Congress raised concerns over the credibility of the National Testing Agency and the fairness of the NEET exam, urging an in-depth review by the new Parliament Standing Committees. Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh highlighted potential biases favouring CBSE students and the impact on those from non-CBSE schools. Allegations of irregularities, including question paper leaks, during the NEET exam have prompted calls for a thorough investigation into NEET, NTA, and NCERT by the new committees.
Plea in SC seeks scrapping of NEET-UG exam, court-monitored CBI probe
A plea filed in the Supreme Court by 20 students sought the scrapping of NEET-UG 2024 exam due to alleged irregularities and a CBI-monitored probe. The petition also requested a retest by NTA, citing confirmed question paper leaks and suspiciously high scores. The plea urged for an investigation by CBI or an independent agency to uphold fairness and transparency in the medical entrance exam process.
NEET-UG 2024 results: SC issues notices to Centre, NTA on plea for CBI probe
NEET-UG 2024 results: The Supreme Court of India issued notices to the central government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) regarding a plea for a CBI probe into allegations of question paper leaks and irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. Additionally, the court also issued notices to private parties regarding NTA's plea seeking the transfer of cases from various high courts to the Supreme Court to avoid multiple litigations.
NEET-UG results 2024: Paper leaks, protests & grace marks row explained
The Center informed the Supreme Court that the decision to grant grace marks to 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates by the National Testing Agency (NTA) has been revoked. These students will have the option to apply for a re-test. The Supreme Court is addressing various petitions concerning the NEET-UG, 2024 exam for admission to medical and dental programs. Among these petitions is one filed by Alakh Pandey, CEO of 'Physics Wallah', challenging the alleged arbitrary allocation of grace marks by the NTA.
NEET-UG results 2024: No evidence of paper leak in exam, says Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
NEET result 2024: No evidence of paper has been found in the NEET-UG exam 2024, said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday. This comes after the Centre told the Supreme Court that the decision to give grace marks to 1,563 NEET-UG, 2024 candidates for admission to MBBS, BDS and other courses has been cancelled and they will be given an option to take a re-test on June 23.
NEET exam: Challenges faced by disabled candidates
Despite being visually impaired, Lakshay Sharma passed the NEET-UG exam successfully last year. However, during the counselling process, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital initially deemed him ineligible for disability reservation due to perceived zero visibility. Following an order from the chief commissioner for persons with disabilities, Sharma underwent reassessment and was subsequently deemed eligible for the disability category.
NEET UG Results: Grace marks cancelled; What will 1563 students do now? Two scenarios
Multiple pleas in the Supreme Court have accused malpractices in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) held on May 5, including paper leaks and awarding grace marks to over 1500 students. The pleas alleged that the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is tasked with conducting all national level examinations, intimated about the award of grace marks as a "reaction" and not on its own at the time of declaring the results. Scores of students protested in Delhi on June 10 seeking a probe into alleged irregularities. It has been alleged that grace marks contributed to 67 students sharing the top rank, who scored perfect 720/720 marks that is technically impossible as per the marking schee.
NEET-UG result 2024: Grace marks cancelled for 1,563 students, retest on June 23, Centre tells SC
Neet Result 2024: The central government informed the Supreme Court that 1,563 NEET-UG 2024 candidates, who received grace marks, will have the option to retake the exam on June 23. A decision is pending on whether to cancel the scorecards of these students. The Supreme Court reiterated that it would not halt the counselling process, emphasizing that if the exam proceeds, everything should continue as planned.
NEET UG Result 2024: SC issues notice to NTA, says sanctity of exam has been affected
NEET UG 2024 Result Controversy: The Supreme Court issued notice to NTA over NEET-UG 2024 result irregularities, as allegations of malpractices, paper leaks, and irregularities in results surfaced. Multiple candidates shared first rank amid allegations of grace marks allocation. Opposition parties have demanded an SIT probe. Congress leaders allege paper leak and corruption. The NTA had formed a committee to review results of 1,563 candidates. The NTA denied irregularities, attributing high marks to changes in textbooks.
Education ministry panel to look into NEET grace marks controversy, report in a week
A committee formed by the education ministry is investigating the awarding of "grace" marks to 1,600 NEET-UG medical entrance exam students. Chaired by a former UPSC head, the panel is set to deliver recommendations within a week. The government will then decide on revising marks for those given "grace" points. The issue has sparked political controversy, with demands for investigation and threats of legal action.
NEET-UG row: Education ministry sets up 4-member panel to review grace marks to over 1500 candidates
The NEET-UG medical entrance exam faced allegations of mark inflation, prompting the NTA to form a panel to review grace marks for over 1,500 candidates. Political parties, including AAP and Congress, raised concerns about irregularities, with demands for a re-exam and probes. The NTA denied any wrongdoing, attributing higher scores to textbook changes and grace marks for time lost at exam centers. Calls for a re-exam persist.
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