A NEET‑UG 2026 candidate claims his score on the NTA portal changed three times within a day and has petitioned the Delhi High Court for the original OMR sheet and digital records.
Key Takeaways
- Score dropped from 650 to 135 within 24 hours
- Candidate disputes authenticity of NTA‑shown OMR sheet
- Petition seeks original sheet and full digital audit trail
Background
NEET‑UG 2026 was conducted on June 21, attracting over 15 lakh aspirants. The National Testing Agency (NTA) publishes results on an online portal, touting transparency and real‑time access.
Past years have seen occasional technical glitches and data inconsistencies, raising concerns about the robustness of the evaluation process.
Allegations Overview
The candidate reported an initial score of 650 on July 16, which fell to 500 after a forced logout, and further plunged to 135 the next day. NTA offered no official explanation for these successive changes.
After multiple email representations and an RTI request, the student was shown a digital OMR sheet on a computer screen, which he contended was not the physical sheet he filled during the exam.
Why This Matters
BozokMedia analysis shows that such discrepancies undermine confidence in India's premier medical entrance exam, potentially affecting thousands of aspirants and the credibility of the testing agency.
"When scores fluctuate repeatedly, it signals a serious warning for both the individual examinee and the broader education system," says education expert Dr. Anshu Mehra.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Will the High Court order the production of the original OMR sheet?
A: If the court grants the petition, NTA will be compelled to present the physical sheet for verification.
Q2: Does the student seek a re‑evaluation of his answers?
A: No, the petitioner only requests verification of the original sheet and related electronic records.
