The bench responded to various concerns raised by the counsels, including the notable case of 67 students who scored full marks and issues at a test centre in Meghalaya that experienced delays. The court also denied a request to stay on re-tests for students who received grace marks.
The Supreme Court has reaffirmed its decision not to halt the counselling process for the National Eligibility and Entrance Test - Undergraduate (NEET-UG), as reported by LiveLaw.in. During a hearing on June 20, a vacation bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti addressed a series of petitions concerning alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam.
"We are not staying the counselling," the bench emphasized, clarifying that the admission process will continue as planned, pending the outcome of the petitions. The court noted that the counselling process will be affected if the examination itself is invalidated.
The bench responded to various concerns raised by the counsels, including the notable case of 67 students who scored full marks and issues at a test centre in Meghalaya that experienced delays. The court also denied a request to stay on re-tests for students who received grace marks.
All related cases, including allegations of malpractices, mismanagement, irregularities, and paper leaks against the National Testing Agency (NTA), are scheduled for further hearing on July 8. The Supreme Court's decision underscores its commitment to ensuring the integrity of the NEET-UG admission process while addressing the numerous complaints and issues raised.