2024 NEET controversy
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The 2024 NEET controversy was caused by multiple discrepancies during the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) 2024 examination. NEET-UG, one of India's largest entrance exams by applicant numbers, is the sole nationwide examination for admission to undergraduate medical programs and is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA).
On 5 May 2024, NEET-UG faced allegations of question paper leaks. While social media posts claimed the exam questions were leaked, the NTA denied these allegations. In Patna, Bihar, police arrested 13 people, including four examinees, who had allegedly paid ₹30 to ₹50 lakh to obtain the question paper beforehand. In Godhra, Gujarat, a raid at a NEET-UG exam center revealed that a teacher, who was also the deputy superintendent, instructed students not to answer questions they didn’t know, promising to fill in the answers. Five people were arrested, and it was discovered that candidates from multiple states had taken the exam at this center. The cases were handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
The examination results, declared on 4 June 2024, also sparked controversy due to a significant increase in the number of top rankers. Many students received scores deemed mathematically impossible, leading to complaints and legal challenges. This led to student protests demanding the cancellation of the exam and a re-examination.