Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi

New Delhi, Jun 7: Aspirants of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) have raised serious concerns about the inflation of marks, leading to a record 67 candidates securing the top rank. Among these top scorers, six students were from the same examination center in Haryana. The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced the results on Wednesday evening, sparking widespread controversy.

Students across the country have expressed outrage on social media, alleging irregularities and demanding the cancellation of the results and a re-examination. The hashtag #NEETScam is trending, with many calling for a high-level investigation.

One NEET aspirant voiced his concerns on X, saying that the fact that 67 students scored a perfect 720 out of 720 marks, especially following allegations of a NEET exam paper leak, raises serious suspicions. This undermines the future of lacs of candidates, leading to widespread anger. The government must conduct a thorough investigation, stated the student.

The NEET UG 2024 exam was held on May 5 at 4,750 centers across 571 cities, including 14 international locations, and had more than 24 lac candidates.