NEET 2024 Fiasco Unfolds:
The National Testing Agency (NTA) convenes crucial meeting. In response to increasing queries regarding NEET results, NTA’s Director General Subodh Kumar hosted a press conference where he addressed several concerns. The meeting discussed everything from suspected paper leaks to awarding grace marks and unprecedented high scores among first-time test-toppers. NTA’s lead assured that they had carefully analyzed every aspect and stood by the released outcomes. Among 4750 centers, issues were confined to only 6 and out of 24 lakh students, merely 1600 faced these apprehensions. The credibility of the nation-wide exam has not been compromised. No paper leaks occurred, and the entire examination process remained transparent.
Indeed, since the announcement of NEUT UG results, students, parents, and coaching institutes have leveled numerous allegations against the National Testing Agency (NTA). Suspicions of irregularities in NEET results have surfaced, including potential paper leaks, a significant number of student toppers, the issuance of grace marks without notification, and anomalies between marks and ranks. Despite NTA’s explanation via social media, students and experts remain unconvinced of the justification provided.
Subodh Kumar Singh, NTA's Director General, stated, "Our committee convened and scrutinized all details concerning the centers and surveillance footage. They discovered that some exam centers experienced a waste of time that warranted compensation for the students. The committee believed they could resolve the complaints and remunerate the afflicted students, hence some scores were elevated."
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A Committee Formed for Review by NTA
Amidst the ongoing disputes regarding NEET UG 2024 results, the National Testing Agency has constituted a four-member committee to reassess the grace marks awarded to 1600 students. This measure follows claims of unjust score inflation that led to 67 candidates sharing top rankings, including six from the same test center.
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Students Unite Across Delhi to Chennai in Protest against NEET
Aligned with the Student Federation of India (SFI), students held protests in Chennai against the alleged rigging of NEET exam results. Similarly, in Delhi, SFI has announced a significant protest for June 10 at 10 AM outside Shastri Bhavan. This will be a joint demonstration by SFI and AISA, while the All India Student Association (ABVP) demands a CBI probe into the NEET UG examination, citing doubts among students about the transparency of this medical entrance exam.
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Students Scoring 695 in NEET List Grievances Against NTA
Ritvik Raj, who scored 695 marks and a rank of 3473, staged protests outside BHU. He pointed out multiple discrepancies within the NEET results where two students received 718 and 719 marks respectively. NTA claims to have awarded grace marks based on time lost, yet questions arise about the supposed absence of officials and the standardized timekeeping devices provided by NTA at all exam centers. Incidents of paper leaking were reported in various states with police arrests in Patna and Nalanda for the same.
- 4:49 PM
The Decision to Revise NEET Results will be Committee-Based: NTA
Addressing the press on NEET irregularity issues, Subodh Kumar Singh said the analysis of 1600 candidates' results will be based on the new committee's recommendations. Should necessity arise, outcomes will be revised accordingly. The decision will neither be adverse for the 23 lakh candidates nor for those 1600 who lost time during the exam.
- 4:43 PM
Students Rally outside BHU, Demand Re-NEET and CBI Investigation
Students took to the streets outside BHU in Varanasi protesting the 2024 NEET results, demanding a re-examination and CBI probe for alleged misconduct during the test.
- 4:29 PM
ABVP Calls for CBI Investigation into NEET Exam Inconsistencies
ABVP stresses the need for a CBI investigation into the NEET UG exam, advocating for an inquiry following concerns raised over the process and validity of exam results post-declaration.
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One of the Greatest Failures of BJP - Akhilesh
Samajwadi Party leader Akhilesh Yadav has questioned the NEET exam process, hinting at large-scale discrepancies as several candidates achieved 100% marks, many from the same center, hinting at possible manipulation. He criticized the current government for turning exams into a trade of illegitimately distributing papers, outsourcing test-taking, setting up exam centers, and manipulating results – a consistent scam pattern that's eroding the youth's trust in the system. According to Akhilesh, the desperation of the youth signifies a despairing future, marking it as one of the BJP government's biggest shortcomings.
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No Paper Leak Occurred: NTA
NTA maintains that the examination for 67 top-scoring candidates was conducted correctly despite a distribution error in Sawai Madhopur where Hindi papers were replaced by English ones. Stating no paper leaks took place, a reexamination was conducted on May 6. The problem affected only 1,600 candidates, a first in NEET's history.
- 3:19 PM
HC Suggests NTA to Investigate Time Wastage
Subodh Kumar Singh, echoing High Court's suggestions, stated a specialist committee will look into the allegations of time wastage.
- 3:15 PM
Decision Expected in a Week!
According to the Director General, Subodh Kumar Singh, "The committee will convene soon and present their recommendations within a week..." indicating NTA may undertake significant decisions regarding the NEET exam soon.
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Problem Limited to 6 Exam Centers and 1600 Students: NTA
The NTA Director General reiterates the rigorous analysis conducted and assures that results have been fairly issued. Problems were confined to only six centers out of 4750, affecting a mere 1600 out of 24 lakh students.
- 3:04 PM
NEET Controversy Live: NTA Denies NEET Paper Leak Allegations
The National Testing Agency has resolutely denied accusations of NEET UG 2024 paper leaks, reiterating that the exam followed established standards and the awarding of grace marks did not skew the overall results. The issues pertain to 1,600 students and six testing centers.
