The Supreme Court, in response to multiple petitions, has asked for a status report from the CBI and complete disclosure from the National Testing Agency regarding the reported paper leak in the NEET-UG 2024 examination. This comes as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visits a relief camp in Manipur and heavy rain hits Mumbai and its suburbs.
NEET-UG Paper Leak Case: Supreme Court Steps In
Amid allegations of a paper leak in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates (NEET-UG) 2024 examination, the Supreme Court has taken cognizance of the matter and sought a status report from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and complete disclosure from the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Background:
NEET-UG is a highly competitive entrance exam for admission to medical and dental courses in India. The 2024 edition of the exam was held on July 17, and the alleged paper leak has raised concerns about the fairness and integrity of the selection process.
Supreme Court Intervention:
Following multiple petitions alleging the paper leak, the Supreme Court on July 25 asked the CBI to submit a status report within six weeks. The court also directed the NTA to disclose all relevant information related to the case, including the source of the leak, the number of candidates affected, and the measures taken to address the issue.
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FAQs:
What is NEET-UG? NEET-UG is an entrance exam conducted by the National Testing Agency for admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses in India.
What are the allegations regarding the NEET-UG 2024 exam? Allegations have surfaced that the question paper for the NEET-UG 2024 exam was leaked prior to the test, potentially compromising its fairness.
What is the Supreme Court's response? The Supreme Court has directed the CBI to submit a status report within six weeks and instructed the NTA to disclose all relevant information related to the case.
What is the impact of the alleged paper leak? The paper leak has raised concerns about the integrity of the NEET-UG process and the potential for unfair advantages gained by some candidates.
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