After a paper leak incident, a re-examination for 1563 candidates benefiting from grace marks was organized today, June 23rd. Post-examination reports indicated that only 813 candidates appeared, amounting to just 52%. In some centers, the turnout was extremely low. For instance, in a Chandigarh center designated for two individuals, neither candidate attended. This re-examination was specifically arranged for those who received grace marks.
Examination scheduled for the afternoon
It is to be noted that the NEET-UG re-exam was held between 2 PM and 5:20 PM. As the exams commenced at designated centers, an intriguing trend emerged—many candidates failed to show up. Even after the scheduled arrival and gate closing times, numerous aspirants were missing in action.
Source: aajtak
Exam center in Balod, Chhattisgarh, 70 candidates absent
Reports from Chhattisgarh and Chandigarh revealed that of the 185 candidates expected at the Balod examination center, 70 were absent. Meanwhile, in Chandigarh, the two candidates for whom the exam center was created did not turn up.
Significant steps taken by the government
In response to the controversy sparked by alleged irregularities in NEET and UGC-NET exams, the central government has taken a substantial step to prevent future incidents of paper leaks. It notified the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2021, aimed at curtailing fraudulent activities in competitive and general entrance examinations nationwide.
NEET exam took place on May 5th nationwide
The NEET-UG exam was conducted on May 5th across 4,750 centers in the country with nearly 24 million candidates participating. The results were announced on June 4th, released 10 days ahead of schedule. Post-result, allegations of paper leaks and irregularities arose, as over 67 students secured maximum scores, some of whom attended the same exam center.
An initial inquiry by the police unearthed irregularities and a paper leak case in Bihar. Moreover, certain candidates publicly claimed to have received the exam paper a day prior to the examination. These allegations led to protests in several cities and the filing of petitions in various high courts and the Supreme Court.
