Six NEET-UG aspirants have approached the Supreme Court alleging mismatches between their marked answers and the OMR sheets released by the NTA. They claim no response from the agency despite emails and in‑person visits. The bench has listed the matter for an early hearing.
Key Takeaways
- Six NEET-UG candidates allege discrepancies in the OMR sheets published by NTA.
- They received no response after emailing and visiting NTA's office.
- The Supreme Court has scheduled the case for a hearing before counseling begins.
Details
After the NEET‑UG 2026 exam, six candidates, each scoring between 600 and 650 marks, reported that the OMR sheets uploaded by the National Testing Agency (NTA) do not reflect the answers they actually marked on the day of the test.
The petition, presented before Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana, highlighted that the students had repeatedly emailed NTA and personally visited its office, yet received no acknowledgment or clarification.
Historical Background
The NEET‑UG exam, originally scheduled for May 3, was cancelled after a paper leak and subsequently reconducted on June 21. While the re‑exam restored the schedule, concerns over data integrity have resurfaced with these recent allegations.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that any perceived irregularity in national entrance exams can erode public trust in the education system and may lead to widespread legal challenges, affecting thousands of aspirants each year.
"The accuracy of OMR data is the cornerstone of exam credibility," says education law expert Dr. Ravi Singh.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will this issue affect all NEET‑UG candidates?
A: Currently the dispute involves only six candidates, but a court‑ordered comprehensive review could impact a larger pool.
Q2: What steps has NTA taken so far?
A: NTA has not issued any official response yet; further details will emerge after the hearing.
