The Ministry of Education has handed over the matter of alleged irregularities in the NEET (UG) examination 2024 to CBI for “comprehensive investigation” today. In a statement, the ministry said the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET(UG) May 5, 2024, in the pen and paper mode and the result was declared on June 4.
Certain cases of alleged irregularities/cheating/impersonation/malpractices have been reported in a few centres that led to nationwide protests. For transparency on the conduct of the examination process, the Ministry of Education, after a review has decided to entrust the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for comprehensive investigation.
The Centre has also enacted the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to prevent unfair means in the public examinations and to provide for matter connected therewith or incidental thereto.
Meanwhile, the government has also postponed the NEET PG exam scheduled to be held on June 23.
