We expect timely action from NTA: Supreme Court on NEET paper leak allegations

Amid allegations of a paper leak and procedural controversies surrounding the NEET undergraduate exam 2024, the Supreme Court on Tuesday urged the National Testing Agency (NTA) to take prompt action. \r

A vacation bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice SVN Bhatti scheduled a hearing for July 8 on a petition seeking cancellation of the May exam. The court emphasized the need for timely responses from NTA. The Centre, during earlier hearings, informed the court about options for candidates who faced time issues during the exam. \r

Media reports highlighted concerns over a high number of candidates scoring perfect marks. The court stressed the importance of addressing these issues while considering the students' efforts and maintaining exam integrity.