Physics Wallah CEO Alakh Pandey Discusses NEET-UG Controversy

Physics Wallah CEO, Alakh Pandey, expressed the need for the court to address the NEET-UG 2024 exam results controversy and provide reassurance to the students regarding the integrity of the judgment. He emphasized the importance of the Supreme Court assuring the students that a fair judgment will be delivered, acknowledging the widespread protests and the considerable impact on the students. Pandey also highlighted the challenges faced by students in pursuing legal appeals and urged the Supreme Court to prioritize addressing the protests. In his critique of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Pandey questioned the organization’s response to the paper leak issue, citing a lack of transparency and accountability.

He raised concerns about the arbitrary allocation of grace marks and the impact on students’ morale, pointing out the demotivation and uncertainty surrounding college admissions. Additionally, he highlighted discrepancies in the examination process and criticized the NTA’s communication regarding the situation. Furthermore, Pandey underscored the need for clarity on the criteria for allocating grace marks and emphasized the importance of transparency in addressing the concerns raised by students and the public. He also criticized the NTA director for the lack of transparency in communicating the truth during the press conference.

The NTA’s response to the controversy included the establishment of a committee to review the grace marks awarded to NEET UG 2024 candidates following allegations of mark inflation. The Ministry of Education also formed a committee to review the grace marks awarded to over 1,500 candidates, amidst claims of mark inflation resulting in 67 candidates securing the top rank. Overall, the NEET-UG 2024 exam results controversy, including concerns about alleged mark inflation and the impact on college admissions, has prompted calls for greater transparency and accountability in the examination process and decision-making.