Supreme Court rejects NEET-UG re-test

New Delhi: The Supreme Court has dismissed petitions seeking a re-test for the NEET-UG 2024 exam, despite acknowledging that the question paper was leaked in at least two exam centres.'

While the court recognized the serious nature of the paper leaks in Jharkhand and Bihar, it found insufficient evidence to warrant a re-examination for all candidates.

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The court stated that there would be a significant impact of cancelling and re-conducting an exam for over 23 lakh students as such a decision would have far-reaching consequences.

"At the present stage it is difficult to come to a conclusion that the entire system has been vitiated... or that the sanctity of the exam has been breached," the court said.

The decision comes after a thorough examination of the available evidence and the potential ramifications of ordering a re-test.

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The CBI is currently investigating a nationwide "solver gang" linked to the paper leaks, with Hazaribagh identified as the epicentre of the operation.