In Affidavit to Supreme Court, Government Denies Major Issues in NEET-UG, Opposes Re-Examination Calls

The government, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has submitted an affidavit to the Supreme Court regarding the ongoing controversy surrounding the NEET-UG exam. The government stated that there is no need to re-conduct the NEET-UG 2024 exam because there is no evidence of widespread irregularities. They argued that holding a new exam would negatively impact the lives of many genuine candidates.

The government explained that without proof of a major breach in the exam’s confidentiality across India, it would not make sense to cancel the entire exam and its results. Canceling the exam would harm the many honest candidates who took the test in 2024.

The government also mentioned that it has already asked the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to thoroughly investigate all the alleged irregularities.

In response to a series of petitions from candidates, coaching institutes, and parents of NEET-UG aspirants, the affidavit was submitted. These petitions followed allegations of irregularities, including paper leaks, which have led to protests in several cities and disputes between political parties. The Supreme Court is set to hear these pleas for a new exam on July 8.

Meanwhile, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences has announced new dates for the NEET PG exam. The exam, which was postponed just hours before it was supposed to start on June 22 as a precaution, will now take place in two shifts on August 11. The cut-off date for eligibility to appear in the NEET-PG 2024 exam, which is for admission to postgraduate medical programs in government or private medical colleges, remains August 15.