SC to hear plea seeking fresh NEET-UG exam amid paper leak allegations

The Supreme Court on Tuesday will hear a petition seeking fresh NEET-UG, 2024 examination amid allegations of paper leak. The plea alleged that the NEET-UG test held on May 5 was riddled with malpractices as various instances of paper leak came to the knowledge of the petitioners.

The petition was filed against the National Testing Agency (NTA). NEET-UG examination was held on May 5.

NEET-UG examination, conducted by NTA, is pathway for admissions into MBBS, BDS and AYUSH and other related courses in government and private institutions across the country.


Results for the exam conducted on May 5 are expected to be declared on June 14.

The petition was filed by Shivangi Mishra and others in which NTA has been made a party.

The alleged paper leak was violative of Article 14 (right to equality) under the Constitution as it gave an undue advantage to some candidates over others who chose to attempt the examination in a fair manner.

(PTI inputs)