What is it all about: NEET-UG 2024 'leak case' explained in pictures

Four individuals arrested in Bihar, including Anurag Yadav, Sikandar Yadavendu, Nitish Kumar, and Amit Anand, have confessed to their involvement in leaking the NEET-UG 2024 question paper. They admitted to receiving the exam questions a day before the test and memorizing them.

The Congress has planned a nationwide protest on June 21 (Friday) to demand justice for affected candidates and intensify their opposition against the BJP-led NDA government.

The NEET-UG 2024 exam, which saw nearly 2.4 million participants, encountered controversy with results being announced 10 days ahead of schedule amidst alleged leaks and irregular grace mark allocations affecting over 1,500 students.

The Supreme Court has ordered the NTA to conduct a retest for the 1,563 candidates affected by the loss of exam time, with fresh admit cards being sent directly to their registered email addresses.

The issue has become politically charged, with opposition parties accusing the government of negligence and corruption, while Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has denied these claims, stating that there is no evidence of rigging.

The NTA has been instructed by the Supreme Court to take responsibility for any negligence in conducting the NEET UG 2024 exam. The agency has informed the Ministry of Education that examinees from Patna and Godhra, who are under scrutiny, do not appear to have gained any unusual advantage based on their marks.