Supreme Court of India decided not to mandate a re-test for the NEET-UG 2024 exam, despite numerous petitions citing large-scale malpractices and alleged paper leaks .
Reasoning: The court emphasized that the evidence provided did not indicate a widespread or systemic leak sufficient to invalidate the entire exam .
Confirmed Malpractices: The Supreme Court acknowledged confirmed incidents of malpractice in Hazaribagh and Patna but stressed that the petitioners needed to demonstrate a broader scope of leaks to justify canceling the exam .
Disputed Physics Question: The court also addressed concerns about a disputed physics question in the exam, accepting an expert report from IIT Delhi, which confirmed that there was only one correct answer to the question . Broader Impact: The NEET-UG 2024 exam, held on May 5, saw over 23 lakh students competing for admissions to courses like MBBS, BDS, and AYUSH, and the reported malpractices led to significant backlash against the NTA and the NDA government .
Ongoing Investigation: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed its first charge sheet in the paper leak case, naming 13 individuals as accused, and the CBI utilized advanced forensic techniques, artificial intelligence, CCTV footage, and tower location analysis to gather evidence against those involved .
Detailed Judgment: The detailed judgment is anticipated to provide a thorough explanation of the court’s reasoning and the evidence considered, and is expected to be released today .