"No Systemic Failure": Exam's Body On NEET-UG Paper Leak Row

As part of its immediate response, the NTA has withheld the results of 17 candidates suspected of being involved in fraudulent activities.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) in its written submission to the Supreme Court last night, reiterated that there has been no systematic failure concerning the NEET UG examination controversy. The response comes amid allegations of unprecedented high marks among top candidates, prompting concerns about potential fraud and systemic issues within the exam's administration.

The NTA categorically denied the allegations, stating: "The allegations of the Petitioners that there has been a systemic failure as candidates have obtained unprecedented higher marks only in the top range of mark interval are misconceived and thus denied."

The NTA acknowledged specific incidents under investigation, particularly in Bihar. These incidents, described as "criminal activities", are being probed by law enforcement agencies. Initially investigated by the Bihar Police, the case was handed over to the Economic Offenses Unit (EOU) and has since been transferred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for further investigation at the central level.