NEET UG 2024 counselling syllabus delayed? Official schedule awaited as Centre files affidavit in Supreme Court opposing cancellation of NEET UG 2024 syllabus

NEET UG 2024 Counseling: The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) is expected to begin the counselling process for the All India Quota (AIQ) undergraduate medical seats soon. An official notification detailing the counselling schedule is expected to be released soon on the MCC official website at mcc.nic.in.

Is NEET UG 2024 counselling delayed?
According to an earlier report by TOI, MCC, which allots seats in MBBS, BDS and BSc Nursing, is expected to release the official schedule for NEET UG 2024 counselling courses by July 6. However, there has been no update on the official website of MCC, prompting candidates and stakeholders to wonder when the NEET UG 2024 counselling course will begin.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) had earlier informed the Supreme Court that the process would begin on July 6. The detailed notification and schedule are eagerly awaited on mcc.nic.in. The NTA had also informed that the NEET retest would be held on June 23, with results likely to be declared by June 30 to facilitate the counselling process that will begin on July 6. The exam was conducted and the results declared as per this schedule.

What is the eligibility required for NEET UG Counselling 2024?
To be eligible for the NEET UG 2024 counselling, candidates must have qualified the NEET UG 2024 exam and must also secure a minimum percentile score. The eligible score will be determined based on the reservation given to students in General, SC, ST and OBC categories. Eligibility will also include marks obtained in Physics, Chemistry and Biology as core subjects of Class XII.

Centre opposes scrapping of entire NEET-UG 2024 exam, files affidavit in Supreme Court

The Centre on Friday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court, pleading against the cancellation of the entire NEET UG 2024 exam held on May 5, citing lack of evidence of large-scale breach of confidentiality. The affidavit states that invalidating the exam would “seriously jeopardize” the efforts of lakhs of honest candidates who appeared for the exam.

In its statement, the Centre stressed its commitment to conduct all competitive examinations in a fair and transparent manner. “The Union of India recognises that confidentiality of examination papers is the top priority of any examination and if due to any criminal activity at the behest of some criminal elements, confidentiality has been breached, the Union of India feels that the person in question should be dealt with severely and with the full force of the law to ensure that he is punished,” the statement read.

The government also stressed the need to balance competing rights, citing the importance of protecting the interests of the majority of students who do not engage in unfair practices. “Scrapping the exam in its entirety would seriously jeopardize the hundreds of thousands of honest candidates who attempted the exam in 2024,” the Centre added.

The Centre also said the CBI has been directed to probe all allegations of alleged irregularities including conspiracy, cheating, impersonation and breach of trust.

NEET UG 2024 Counseling: Supreme Court to hear arguments on July 8

The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a batch of petitions on July 8, including those alleging irregularities in the May 5 exam and seeking a re-run. On June 13, the Centre and the National Examinations Agency (NTA) informed the court that they had cancelled the grace marks awarded to 1,563 candidates. The candidates were given the option of retaking the exam or forfeiting the compensatory marks awarded for the time loss.

As the counselling process for NEET UG 2024 approaches, students are advised to stay updated through the official MCC website for the latest notifications and schedules. The upcoming Supreme Court hearing will also be crucial in determining any further developments regarding the examination and counselling process.