NEET Exam Dispute: Center Requests Report From Bihar Police’s Economic Offences Wing

The examination took place on May 5 across 4,750 centers, with approximately 24 lakh candidates participating. Allegations of question paper leaks and other irregularities have surfaced in states like Bihar, sparking protests in various cities and leading to petitions being filed in high courts and the Supreme Court. The government has requested a detailed report from the Economic Offences Unit, Bihar Police, in response to the alleged irregularities in Patna. A senior official emphasized the government’s commitment to maintaining the integrity of examinations and protecting the interests of students, stating that anyone involved will face strict action.

The Supreme Court has urged that litigation related to the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate)-2024 should not be adversarial, acknowledging the hard work students put into preparing for these exams. The Centre and the National Testing Agency canceled grace marks for 1,563 candidates, offering them the choice of a retest or forgoing compensatory marks awarded for loss of time. Originally, the examination results were anticipated to be announced on June 14, but they were declared on June 4, apparently due to the completion of answer sheet evaluation. (Note: This story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)