Supreme Court Calls for Accountability After NEET-UG Leak

The Supreme Court on Friday emphasized the need for accountability over the lapses that led to a paper leak in the crucial NEET-UG medical entrance exam, calling the incident traumatic for students and their families. The court's remarks came during a hearing on petitions concerning the conduct of the test, including one seeking to replace or restructure the National Testing Agency (NTA).

A bench of Justices P S Narasimha and Alok Aradhe stated that the real problem would not stop until actual accountability is established. The bench described the emotional toll on students, noting they invest significant emotion in the process. The court also suggested the NTA should learn from institutions like the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), which conducts large-scale examinations without such incidents.

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the central government, informed the court that the administration is seriously concerned about the issue and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is personally supervising the situation to ensure no gaps remain. Mehta added that new mechanisms have been implemented for the re-examination, which is scheduled for June 21.