Date: May 5, 2024
Introduction:
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) Undergraduate (UG) examination, a crucial milestone for aspiring medical students across India, has been marred by controversy yet again. Suspicions of a paper leak during the NEET UG 2024 exam held on May 5, 2024, have sent shockwaves through the education sector, raising concerns about the integrity and fairness of the examination process.
Details of the Alleged Paper Leak of NEET UG 2024 :
Reports have emerged suggesting that the question paper for the exam may have been compromised prior to the scheduled time. Concerns were raised when several discrepancies were noticed during the examination and the had allegedly circulated on social media platforms and messaging apps before the examination date.
Patna : According to a report of ZEE Bihar Jharkhand, Patna Police has registered an FIR an the investigation is going on and 5 has been arrested for the interrogation. According to the report, scholars were caught red handed during the examination and it is suspected that they were having the question paper before the examination.
According to sources, 35-40 lakhs were demanded from each students for the question paper and police has conducted raids at different locations of Kankarbagh area.
Bharatpur, Mathur : According to reports of Amar Ujala, dummy student with 6 suspects arrested during examination at Master Adityendra Government School located, Mathura. The dummy student is Dr. Abhishek, a resident of Karauli district.
A instagram page ( @ithappensinkota ) shared a video of alleged paper leak and a conversation of a student, claiming that he a received a question paper with marked answer key and later they faced harassment as they opposed the exam.
Response from Authorities:
The National Testing Agency (NTA), the governing body responsible for conducting the NEET exam, has not yet responded to the allegations.
Impact on Students:
The news of a suspected paper leak has left thousands of NEET UG aspirants and their families in a state of dismay and uncertainty. Many students who had dedicated months, if not years, to prepare for the highly competitive exam now fear that their efforts may have been in vain. The possibility of unfair advantages gained by certain individuals through access to leaked exam papers has further exacerbated concerns among the student community.
Previous Instances of Exam Irregularities:
This is not the first time that the NEET exam has been embroiled in controversy. In recent years, allegations of paper leaks, question paper discrepancies, and instances of cheating have surfaced, casting doubt on the credibility of the examination process. These recurring incidents have underscored the need for stringent measures to safeguard the integrity of such high-stakes exams.
Call for Transparency and Accountability:
In light of the suspected paper leak, there have been growing calls from various quarters for greater transparency and accountability in the conduct of national-level entrance exams. Stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, and policymakers, have urged the authorities to take decisive action to address the systemic vulnerabilities that make such breaches possible.
Also Read : Today, on May 5th, 2024, thousands of aspiring medical students across the nation participated in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET UG 2024) examination conducted by NTA. With the aspiration of securing a seat in one of India’s prestigious medical colleges, candidates put their best foot forward, facing the rigorous examination that assesses their knowledge and aptitude in the fields of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology. Here is the NEET UG 2024 answer key!For NEET UG 2024 Counselling, visit our Counselling page and NEET UG counselling instagram page.Continue Reading : NEET UG 2024 Answer Key Released!
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