Plea before Delhi High Court alleges irregularities in Patent Officers exam conducted by NTA

Several candidates filed a petition with the Delhi High Court, alleging irregularities in the selection process overseen by the National Testing Agency (NTA) for 553 'Group A' patent officer positions. \r

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The petitioners claimed discrepancies in the exam's marking scheme across its preliminary and mains phases. They argued that despite acknowledging errors, the NTA failed to rectify them, impacting fairness and merit. The petition specifically targeted the prelims held on December 21, 2023, and mains conducted on January 25, 2024, and February 5, 2024, along with subsequent interviews from April 1 to 27.\r

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Seeking cancellation of the exams and interviews, the petitioners urged for fresh assessments to ensure fairness. The court, presided over by Justice Ravinder Dudeja, adjourned the case to July 3 for further deliberation.