Education Minister Criticizes Congress as CJI Chandrachud-led Supreme Court Bench to Hear NEET-UG 2024 Case on July 8

Amidst this controversy, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, is set to hear NEET UG 2024 petitions regarding alleged malpractices in the examination on July 8.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has accused the Congress party of deceiving the nation, particularly highlighting issues surrounding the NEET-UG 2024 examination. Amidst this controversy, the Supreme Court, led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, is set to hear petitions regarding alleged malpractices in the examination on July 8.

“Congress has a history of cheating the country on past and present issues. This intention of theirs has come out in the open in the NEET case as well. The intention of the INDI alliance to create instability by deviating from the issues with the help of lies and rumours is anti-national and anti-student,” said Pradhan in a tweet.

He went on to write that now Congress Party and Indi Alliance should stop their misleading Cheat Policy on NEET issue.

Pradhan claimed that the deceptive intentions of the Congress and the Indy alliance are evident in their handling of the NEET issue, accusing them of spreading lies and rumors to create instability. He reassured students that the government is prioritizing their future and taking strict measures to ensure fairness in examinations. The Supreme Court's upcoming hearing aims to address these serious allegations and provide clarity on the NEET-UG 2024 results.

Timeline of the NEET-UG 2024 Controversy

June 4, 2024: NEET UG results are declared by the NTA, available for download on their official website.

June 5, 2024: The NTA addresses concerns about time loss during the exam, implementing a normalization formula based on a Supreme Court judgment from 2018.

June 6, 2024: Allegations of paper leaks lead to widespread demands for action. Reports indicate 67 students scored All India Rank 1, with many from the same center, raising questions about the exam's integrity.

June 7, 2024: Protests erupt in Kanpur and other areas, with students demanding a fair investigation.

June 8, 2024: High Courts in Calcutta and Delhi demand responses from the NTA on the alleged irregularities. Political and medical associations call for a CBI inquiry.

June 10, 2024: A petition in the Supreme Court challenges the NTA's decision to award grace marks. Political leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, demand an investigation into the alleged scam.

June 11, 2024: The Supreme Court issues a notice to the NTA regarding the plea to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 exam.

June 13, 2024: The Supreme Court orders a re-exam for students who received grace marks and denies halting ongoing counseling.

June 14, 2024: The Supreme Court defers the decision on a CBI probe until July 8.

June 15, 2024: A new petition calls for a complete re-evaluation of all answer sheets and a re-ranking of candidates.

June 17, 2024: Education Minister Pradhan acknowledges discrepancies in the NEET UG 2024 exam, promising reforms and accountability.

June 18, 2024: The Supreme Court emphasizes the need for timely action from the NTA.

June 20, 2024: The Education Ministry seeks a detailed report from the Bihar Police regarding the paper leak. Anurag Yadav and Amit Anand, key figures in the leak, confess to their involvement.

June 21, 2024: The Supreme Court schedules a hearing for July 8 on a petition seeking the cancellation of the NEET UG 2024 exam and a CBI investigation.

This unfolding controversy continues to impact thousands of students across the nation, as they await the Supreme Court's decision and further government actions.