NEET UG 2024 re-Exam: Only 813 of 1563 candidates appeared

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted a re-examination for 1,563 candidates who had been awarded grace marks in the NEET-UG exam. The re-exam took place on Sunday, from 2 pm to 5:20 pm, following suspicions of irregularities during the initial test held on May 5.

Re-Examination Attendance:

• Total Eligible Candidates: 1,563
• Total Candidates Appeared: 813

State-wise Attendance:

• Chandigarh:
  • Eligible: 2
  • Appeared: 0
• Chhattisgarh:
  • Eligible: 602
  • Appeared: 291
• Haryana:
  • Eligible: 494
  • Appeared: 287 (58%)
• Meghalaya:
  • Attendance Rate: 50.43%
• Gujarat:
  • Eligible: 1
  • Appeared: 1

Context and Background:

• Initial Exam Date: May 5
• Initial Candidates: Approximately 24 lakh
• Results Announcement: June 4
• Suspicions Raised: 67 students scored 720, a record in NTA history, with notable irregularities at a centre in Faridabad, Haryana.

Allegations and Reactions:

• Allegations of question paper leaks in states like Bihar.
• Protests erupted in several cities.
• Multiple petitions filed in various high courts and the Supreme Court.

Government Actions:

• Director General Removal: NTA Director General Subodh Singh was removed.
• CBI Involvement: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is now probing the irregularities.
• Ministry of Education’s Response:
  • Formation of a seven-member panel to review NTA’s functioning.
  • The panel is tasked with recommending exam reforms.
  • The CBI has registered an FIR regarding the alleged irregularities.

Importance of NEET-UG: NEET-UG is a crucial exam for admissions to MBBS, BDS, AYUSH, and related courses in government and private institutions.

Next Steps: The focus remains on ensuring fairness and maintaining the integrity of the NEET-UG exam process. The seven-member panel’s review and the CBI investigation aim to uncover the extent of the irregularities and suggest reforms to prevent future issues.