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NEET UG Counselling 2024 Round 2: 600+ new seats added in these states; Check full list here
The Medical Counselling Committee has added 614 new seats for the second round of NEET UG Counselling 2024, distributed among medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Telangana. Telangana received the majority with 600 seats. Additionally, four institutions in Hyderabad have been granted 'Deemed to be University' status by UGC, contributing to the seat matrix.
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Undergraduate entrance exams in India, including JEE, NEET, CLAT, CA, and CUET, are essential for gaining admission into prestigious institutions, with about four million candidates taking these exams in 2023.
CUET versus NEET: Understand the key differences
After board exams, students faced CUET and NEET for admission to top institutes. CUET covers multiple subjects, leading to diverse undergraduate programs, while NEET is essential for medical course admissions, focusing solely on science subjects. Both exams are managed by the National Testing Agency.
Cannot direct re-exam of NEET-UG 24 as no material to indicate systemic leak: SC
The Supreme Court on Friday declared it cannot mandate a new NEET-UG 24 examination, citing a lack of sufficient evidence pointing to a systemic leak or malpractice affecting the exam's integrity. The court also expanded the scope of the Centre-appointed panel, led by former Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) chief K Radhakrishnan. This panel is tasked with reviewing the National Testing Agency (NTA), the body responsible for conducting the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG), and recommending examination reforms.
NEET-UG 2024 final results: Number of toppers drop in revised list
Initially, 44 out of 67 candidates had been declared toppers with full marks due to the contentious physics question. The number of toppers was later adjusted to 61 after the agency withdrew grace marks previously awarded to six candidates to compensate for lost time at some exam centres.
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NEET-UG 2024 final results out now: Direct link to check here
Following the release of the NEET UG Revised Scorecard 2024, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) will initiate the registration process for NEET-UG counselling. This counselling process will determine admissions to MBBS and BDS programs across India. During registration, candidates can indicate their preferences for colleges and courses in the choice-filing stage.
NEET case: CBI reveals 'collusion' between Oasis school principal, vice principal, mastermind
The CBI has disclosed findings in the NEET paper leak case, stating that Pankaj Kumar, identified as a mastermind, colluded with Oasis School's principal Ehsanul Haque and vice principal Imtiaz Alam to access the question paper before the May 5 exam. They illicitly opened trunks containing the papers at the school, using seized tools.
NEET-UG 2024 Result: NTA releases revised scorecards after SC's order
NEET 2024 Result: The National Testing Agency (NTA) issued a revised NEET UG 2024 scorecard following a Supreme Court ruling on an ambiguous Physics question. The recalibration affected scores of approximately 4.2 lakh students and reduced the number of top scorers. The court's decision was based on an expert committee from IIT-Delhi identifying only one correct answer for the disputed question.
SC verdict on NEET defeat of Congress' petty politics: Dharmendra Pradhan
The verdict came as a shot in the arm for the embattled NDA government and the National Testing Agency (NTA), which were facing strong criticism and protests, on streets and in Parliament, over alleged large-scale malpractices like question paper leak, fraud and impersonation in the prestigious test held on May 5.
India's 'NEET' medical exam scandal drives students abroad
India's medical education system has been plagued by exam leaks, with many students struggling to secure a medical degree in the country. The National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate), or NEET-UG, is the only gateway for admissions into undergraduate medical courses in India. An unusually high number of students scored a perfect 720 score in the exam, sparking concerns of possible cheating and irregularities in conducting and grading.
NEET-UG 2024: No retest, says Supreme Court
The Supreme Court ruled against a retest for NEET-UG, citing no evidence of systemic breach in results' sanctity. This was followed by the IIT Delhi panel's confirmation that option 4 was the correct answer to a disputed question. Analysis of released marks suggested centers with alleged irregularities had poorer performance, prompting the court to scrutinise the situation further as aspirants await a final decision on the exam's fate.
NEET-UG 2024: IIT Delhi panel says NTA answer key is correct
The Supreme Court received the IIT Delhi Report stating that a committee of three experts from the Physics department confirmed option 4 as the correct answer, validating the NTA's answer key. The report's release followed the court's order for a panel to determine the correct answer for a question affecting 4 lakh students, revealing discrepancies in candidate performance and causing concern over alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam.
NEET-UG 2024: SC orders IIT Delhi Director to form team of experts to review answer to question
The Supreme Court bench has ordered the IIT Delhi Director to form a team of experts to review a question in the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak case, potentially affecting the results of 4 lakh students. Allegations of leaked papers before the exam and discrepancies in the answer key have prompted investigations. There are concerns raised over the integrity of the exam process and the performance of candidates from certain centers.
NEET controversy in Lok Sabha: If you are rich & have money, you can buy Indian examination system, says Rahul Gandhi
During the Budget session, the Leader of Opposition demanded accountability from the Modi government over NEET exam paper leak allegations. Highlighting concerns about the integrity of India’s examination system, he claimed it's seen as corruptible by the wealthy. Despite the Supreme Court finding no widespread evidence of leaks, concerns persist.
SC to hear on Monday pleas related to NEET-UG 2024
According to the cause list of July 22 uploaded on the apex court's website, a bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra would hear more than 40 pleas, including those filed by the NTA seeking transfer of cases pending against it in various high courts on the NEET-UG row to the Supreme Court to avoid multiplicity of litigations.
NEET-UG 2024 result: Centres involved in controversies show subpar performances, NTA shows
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released state and center-wise results of the NEET-UG 2024 exams on Saturday, revealing that candidates from centers implicated in paper leaks and other irregularities performed poorly compared to other centers. The data showed that centers like Oasis School in Hazaribag, Hardayal Public School in Jhajjar, and Jay Jalaram International School in Godhra had below-average performances.
NEET UG results: NTA declares centre-wise results following SC's order
The National Testing Agency (NTA) released the NEET-UG 2024 results city and centre-wise following a Supreme Court order to ensure transparency. The marks have been disclosed while maintaining student anonymity. The results are available on the NTA NEET website. The court directed the NTA to address concerns of paper leaks and malpractice. Further hearings regarding the examination's integrity and fairness are scheduled for July 22.
NEET paper leak: CBI arrests alleged kingpin Rakesh Ranjan from Patna
The CBI arrested Rakesh Ranjan, suspected to be the mastermind behind the NEET-UG question paper leak, from Patna. Searches were conducted in Patna and Kolkata, resulting in the recovery of incriminating documents. Ranjan, known as Rocky, allegedly leaked the paper to Chintu, who distributed and printed it with answers. He is related to Sanjeev Mukhia, another accused. Ranjan was remanded to CBI custody for 10 days by a special court in Patna.
Dharmendra Pradhan meets NEET-UG aspirants
According to sources, the students raised issues like the uncertainty prevailing over the fate of the exam which was conducted in May, the delay in the counselling process and ultimately the academic calendar.
NEET Paper Leak: CBI arrests man from Maharashtra who claimed to increase marks in exchange for money
CBI arrests a man from Maharashtra's Latur in connection with the NEET paper leak case. Supreme Court acknowledges the paper leak and questions NTA about the extent of the leak. Requests for status reports from CBI, Centre, and NTA. The court to decide on the possibility of a re-test based on the investigation findings. Aspirants seek direction to recall NEET-UG 2024 results due to alleged malpractices. NEET-UG exam is crucial for admissions into medical and related courses nationwide. Case to be heard next on July 11.
NEET-UG 2024 counseling deferred indefinitely amid paper leak controversy
The postponement of NEET-UG counseling follows concerns over the integrity of the examination process, prompting authorities to reassess and determine a suitable rescheduling plan.
NEET-UG paper leak: CBI makes first arrests in Patna, picks up 2
Central Bureau of Investigation made the first arrests in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak case. The The arrested were identified as Manish Prakash and Ashutosh Kumar, who sheltered the students after leaking the paper. The CBI took over the case on June 24 and started investigating after visiting the Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of Bihar Police.
Mamata Banerjee urges PM Modi to consider abolishing NEET, restore system of conducting the exam by states
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee urged PM Modi to abolish NEET and revert to state-conducted exams due to paper leak row. She called for action against those involved in NEET-UG exam irregularities to restore confidence of the aspirant students in the system by writing a letter to the PM.
A tip-off opened NEET Pandora's box: Mystery call on 4 criminals led Bihar police to crack paper leak case
An anonymous whistleblower's tip to Patna police exposed a nationwide NEET-UG fraud network. Four suspects were arrested, leading to the discovery of a large-scale operation where candidates paid Rs 30-50 lakh for leaked questions. The investigation revealed a vast network involving coaching institutes, teachers, and students, with significant evidence seized and multiple arrests made.
NEET exams: Errors limited to specific region, says Minister; Govt to form high level-committee
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan forms high-level committee to improve NTA transparency. Ministry of Education cancels UGC-NET, hands NEET(UG) irregularities to CBI. Supreme Court seeks responses on NEET-UG 2024 cancellation and probe into alleged irregularities.
NEET-2024: Prime accused confesses to arranging question papers for four candidates
Prime accused Yadvendu admitted arranging question papers for NEET aspirants, demanding Rs 40 lakh each. Confessional statement detailed contacts with Nitish Kumar and Amit Anand, known for leaking exam papers like NEET. Yadvendu provided leaked paper to candidates including his nephew Anurag Yadav before the NEET-UG 2024 exam.
NEET aspirants say little faith in NTA, want retest option for all candidates to be considered
Many medical aspirants are calling for a retest of NEET-UG 2024 due to irregularities, paper leaks, and inflated merit list, despite the cancellation of grace marks for 1,563 students. Protests are being held nationwide by student bodies and political youth wings, with demands for thorough inquiries and universal retests as some students express lost faith in the exam's integrity. The Supreme Court has intervened, seeking responses on petitions regarding the exam's alleged irregularities.
NEET paper leak didn't help: Accused spent Rs 30 lakh, got all India rank of 71,000
In Patna, three students implicated in the alleged NEET-UG paper leak failed to achieve passing scores, deepening concerns over the exam's integrity. The controversy led to the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 test amid demands for a CBI investigation. Scores for other beneficiaries ranged from 185 to 500, with the highest scorer ranking 71,000th, far from securing a government medical college seat.
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