NEET PAPER LEAK: MILLIONS OF STUDENTS AT RISK
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)-UG-24 exam scam came to light on June 4, 2024, after 67 students suspiciously secured full marks. NEET is a national-level entrance exam and the main reason for conducting it is to provide admission to medical UG (Undergraduate) seats in India. The NEET exam is conducted twice a year by NTA (National Testing Agency). The total number of candidates appearing in this year's exam was more than 24 lakh. NTA admitted that there was some irregularity in it. After review, the Ministry of Education handed over the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a comprehensive investigation. At present, several debates, protests, and filing of petitions in various orders of courts regarding NEET results and paper leaks are in discussion. The UGC NET Exam in June 2024 was conducted by NTA at 1205 examination centers in 317 cities across the country. In this exam too, there were indications of a paper leak on June 18. After confirmati