The National Testing Agency (NTA) has informed the Delhi High Court that it will request the Supreme Court to transfer and hear all cases related to alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 results. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated that there are petitions filed in various High Courts and the NTA wants to avoid conflicting views. The Supreme Court has already issued notice to NTA in the matter and has commented on the impact of this issue on students' admissions.
NEET-UG 2023 Irregularities: NTA Seeks Supreme Court Transfer of Cases
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has approached the Supreme Court seeking the transfer and consolidation of all cases related to alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2023 results. This move comes amid concerns raised by students and petitions filed in various High Courts.
Background
The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is a highly competitive exam that serves as the gateway to medical and dental education in India. In 2023, the NEET-UG exam was conducted on July 17 and the results were announced on September 7. However, the results were met with widespread allegations of irregularities and errors.
Students raised concerns about discrepancies in their exam scores, normalization procedure, and question paper leakages. They claimed that these irregularities had significantly impacted their rankings and chances of securing admission to medical colleges.
NTA's Request
Responding to the allegations, the NTA has stated that it will request the Supreme Court to take up and hear all cases related to the alleged irregularities. The agency argues that this will help to avoid conflicting views and ensure a uniform and fair resolution of the matter.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the NTA, informed the Delhi High Court that the agency wants to prevent a "multiplicity of proceedings" and "conflicting viewpoints." The NTA believes that the Supreme Court, as the highest court in the land, is best suited to adjudicate this matter comprehensively.
Supreme Court's Response
The Supreme Court has already taken cognizance of the issue and issued a notice to the NTA. The court has sought a response from the agency on the allegations of irregularities. The court has also expressed concern about the potential impact of this issue on students' admissions.
FAQs
1. What are the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2023 results?
Students have raised concerns about discrepancies in exam scores, normalization procedure, and question paper leakages.
2. Why is the NTA requesting a transfer of cases to the Supreme Court?
The NTA wants to avoid conflicting views and ensure a uniform resolution of the matter.
3. What is the Supreme Court's response?
The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the NTA and expressed concern about the impact of this issue on students' admissions.
4. What are the potential consequences of these alleged irregularities?
The irregularities could affect students' rankings and chances of securing admission to medical colleges.
5. What is the next step in this process?
The NTA will file a petition in the Supreme Court seeking the transfer of cases. The court will then hear the matter and issue a judgment accordingly.
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