Introduction:

In the case of Shreyansi Thakur v. National Testing Agency, a plea challenges the award of grace marks in the NEET (UG) Examination, raising concerns over ambiguous questions and discriminatory practices.

Arguments:

Thakur, represented by legal counsel, contends that Question No. 29 in Test Booklet Code R5 had ambiguous instructions, leading to confusion among candidates. The plea argues that the NTA’s decision to award marks to candidates who selected either of the alleged correct answers unfairly benefits those who guessed or arbitrarily chose an answer. This, Thakur claims, discriminates against candidates who followed instructions and did not attempt the question, impacting their rankings and future prospects. The plea seeks equal marks for all candidates who did not answer the question, alongside revisions in the NEET (UG) 2024 results and percentiles.

Court’s Judgement:

The Delhi High Court has sought the National Testing Agency’s response, listing the matter for further hearing. Pending instructions from the NTA, the court will deliberate on Thakur’s plea and assess the validity of the grievances raised regarding the NEET (UG) Examination.