The Madhya Pradesh High Court is set to hear the NEET UG 2025 result case today, May 26, following a crucial hearing on May 22, where the National Testing Agency (NTA) presented its stance. The court's decision could determine whether affected students will get a re-examination or alternative relief after reported power disruptions at multiple centres in Indore and Ujjain.
During the last hearing, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, representing the NTA, informed the court that a special committee would be formed to address grievances from 24 centres in Indore. This committee will assess whether a re-exam is necessary or if other solutions can be implemented.
Power Cuts Disrupted NEET Exam in Indore & Ujjain
Advocate Mridul Bhatnagar, representing the petitioners, revealed that nearly 60 petitions have been filed from the Indore-Ujjain region.
- In Indore, a two-hour power outage disrupted the exam.
- In Ujjain, electricity failed for 40-45 minutes, causing chaos.
Bhatnagar argued that affected students deserve a fair chance to retake the exam without technical hindrances.
NTA Admits Power Failures at Multiple Centres
The NTA acknowledged in court that several centres faced power disruptions ranging from 10 minutes to over an hour. While the agency claimed the exam was conducted smoothly, Bhatnagar contested this, emphasizing that NEET is a high-stakes exam requiring uninterrupted conditions.
The NTA sought time until May 26 to submit its recommendations, including the possibility of a re-exam.
Court Had Earlier Stayed NEET UG Results
On May 16, the MP High Court stayed the NEET UG 2025 results after receiving complaints from 24 centres. The NTA had initially claimed the exam was conducted fairly, but students reported severe difficulties, including:
- Taking the test in darkness using candlelight and mobile flashlights.
- No power backup in government school centers (a first-time setup by NTA).
- Emotional distress among students who feared losing an academic year due to circumstances beyond their control.
Initially, the court allowed the NTA to release results for unaffected centres, withholding those from 11 disputed centres. However, the number of affected students has now grown to 24 centres.
With 2.5 lakh students appearing for NEET UG in 30 Madhya Pradesh cities, today’s hearing is critical. The court’s decision could set a precedent for handling large-scale exam disruptions in the future.
In another major development, the Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear a petition challenging the National Board of Examination (NBE)’s decision to conduct the NEET-PG exam in two shifts.
A bench headed by Chief Justice B R Gavai and comprising Justice Augustine George Masih took note of the submissions made by the petitioner’s counsel and assured that the plea would be listed for hearing soon.
The matter had earlier come up for mention on May 23, when the bench indicated that the plea would be listed the following week. However, as the hearing did not take place, the lawyer brought it to the court’s attention again on Monday.
Responding to the request, CJI Gavai stated, "It will be listed in a day or two."
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