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Courts Halt NEET-UG Results for Affected Centres After Power Outages

Madhya Pradesh and Madras High Courts block results for 12 centres, citing compromised exam conditions; partial declaration allowed for unaffected locations.

Overview

  • The Madhya Pradesh High Court modified its earlier nationwide stay, allowing NEET-UG results to be declared except for 11 Indore centres affected by power outages.
  • The Madras High Court imposed an interim stay on results for one Chennai centre after students reported disruptions due to power cuts and rainwater flooding.
  • Both courts have directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to submit detailed reports on the affected centres and exam conditions in upcoming hearings on June 2 and June 30.
  • Over 21 lakh NEET-UG candidates nationwide face uncertainty, with affected students seeking re-examinations and assurances of fairness.
  • The disruptions highlight ongoing logistical and infrastructure challenges in India's largest medical entrance exam, despite enhanced protocols post-2024 controversies.