The Supreme Court on Monday scheduled August 3 for hearing a batch of pleas highlighting concerns over the lack of transparency in the NEET-PG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Postgraduate) examination process, particularly regarding the release of answer keys and evaluation methods.
A bench comprising Justices K Vinod Chandran and NV Anjaria took up the matter for a brief hearing before fixing the next date. One of the key petitions, filed through advocate Tanvi Dubey, challenges the opaque evaluation process followed by the National Board of Examinations (NBE), the body that conducts NEET-PG.
The petition seeks multiple directions to the NBE, including:
- Release of question papers and corresponding answer keys to all candidates;
- Disclosure of which questions were marked correct or incorrect in the evaluation;
- Provision for revaluation or rechecking in case of score discrepancies;
- Mechanisms allowing candidates to challenge erroneous or disputed questions and answers;
- Implementation of transparent evaluation protocols for future NEET-PG exams.
The plea alleges that the current system lacks transparency and undermines the credibility of the exam, which is critical for medical aspirants across the country. It further contends that the opaque evaluation process adversely impacts the rights of candidates and calls for institutional reforms to ensure fairness and accountability in the assessment process.
The Supreme Court will examine these issues in detail on August 3.
