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In a recent development, the counselling process for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 has been deferred until further notice. The anticipated counselling session, which was scheduled to commence on July 6, has been delayed, leaving medical aspirants in a state of uncertainty.
The decision to postpone the counselling comes in the wake of growing controversies surrounding NEET-UG 2024. The Supreme Court recently declined to halt the counselling process despite concerns over alleged irregularities in the examination’s conduct.
There has been a lack of clarity on the scheduling of the counselling process, with the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) yet to provide a detailed notification and schedule for NEET-UG Counselling 2024. This delay has only added to the anxieties of aspiring medical students.
The NEET UG counselling is vital for successful candidates seeking admission to undergraduate medical and dental courses. The MCC/DGHS handles the counselling for seats under the 15% All India Quota and state quota seats, among others.
Moreover, the controversies surrounding NEET-UG have further deepened with allegations of malpractices, including paper leaks. The Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) have been embroiled in debates and protests over these issues.
In response to the calls for cancellation of NEET-UG 2024, the NTA and the Union Education Ministry have defended the exam, stating that scrapping it without substantial evidence of widespread breach of confidentiality would be detrimental to the interests of honest candidates. The intricate issues surrounding NEET-UG have led to a high-stakes legal battle and public scrutiny.
As aspirants wait for further updates on the NEET-UG counselling process, the fate of thousands of medical students hangs in the balance. The uncertainties surrounding the examination and counselling have raised concerns about the transparency and fairness of the entire process, leaving many stakeholders on edge.
