Supreme Court to Address NEET PG Aspirants' Concerns Over Exam Transparency and Result Normalization

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the NEET PG case this Friday, following growing concerns among students regarding the transparency of the results and the method used to calculate their scores (normalization process) employed by the National Board of Examinations for Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

Background of the Case

A petition challenging the results and normalization process was filed on September 7 and was first heard on September 13. The case was later discussed by a three-judge bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices Manoj Misra and JB Pardiwala, on September 20. The discussions focused on issues such as the normalization of marks, the answer keys, and the overall exam results.

Students' Concerns

Many NEET PG candidates are awaiting clarity on when the official counseling schedule will be announced. Several states have paused their counselling processes pending the Supreme Court's decision. Students are concerned about the last-minute changes to the NEET PG exam pattern introduced by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), which has led to anxiety and frustration among aspirants.

Court's Reaction to Exam Pattern Changes

In a previous hearing, the Supreme Court expressed its dissatisfaction with the NBE's last-minute alterations to the exam pattern. The court had postponed the hearing due to the absence of a representative from the Centre, causing further delays in addressing students' grievances.

Demand for Transparency

NEET PG aspirants are calling for greater transparency in the exam process. They are urging the NBE to release the question papers, answer keys, and their raw scores. The demand for transparency has intensified after the sudden changes in the exam pattern, with candidates seeking assurance that the evaluation process is fair.

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The outcome of the case is critical for students as they wait for the court's decision on these key issues, which will likely impact the future of NEET PG counseling and admissions.

Summary

The Supreme Court will hear a case on Friday regarding issues raised by NEET PG students about the transparency of their exam results and the method used to calculate their scores (normalization process). Many students have expressed concerns, especially since the National Board of Examinations (NBE) made last-minute changes to the exam pattern.

Students are requesting the release of question papers, answer keys, and their raw scores to ensure fairness. Earlier, the court had to delay the case as there was no representative from the government. With some states pausing the counselling process, students are eager for a clear timeline and resolution from the court, which could impact their future admissions.