Supreme Court Hears Petition on NEET PG 2024 Exam Transparency

*New Delhi, September 13, 2024*: The Supreme Court of India today heard a petition seeking greater transparency in the conduct of the NEET PG 2024 exam. Senior Advocate Makhija, representing the petitioner, argued for the disclosure of the method used to conduct the exam, raising concerns over the accuracy of the question paper and the final results.Chief Justice of India (CJI) addressed the petitioner’s demand, stating, “You are asking for the question paper and the answer key for Paper 1 and 2, and the objection is that the answer options provided were incorrect.”Advocate Makhija further contended that the final scorecard did not align with the expectations, suggesting discrepancies in the grading process. The petitioner is seeking a review of the evaluation method, citing inconsistencies in the marking scheme and errors in the answer options.The petition comes in the wake of growing concerns among medical aspirants about the fairness and transparency of the NEET PG examination, which determines entry into postgraduate medical courses across India. The Supreme Court is expected to consider the arguments and issue directions in the coming days.The case has attracted significant attention, with many NEET PG candidates eagerly awaiting the outcome, as it could impact the results and evaluation process for the current and future exams.