NEET-UG Exam Irregularities: CBI Arrests Key Conspirator From Jharkhand's Dhanbad

Dhanb (Jharkhand): Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Aman Singh, one of main accused from Dhanb for his alleged role in a matter related to irregularities in NEET UG examination.

According to CBI sources, Aman Singh is a very important link in paper leak case and is connected to syndicate of Bihar-Jharkhand.

A total of seven arrests have been me so far in connection with NEET-UG probe. 

Earlier, Central Bureau of Investigation on Sunday arrested owner of a private school in Gujarat's Godhra in connection with alleged malpractices in NEET-UG exam.

Dixit Patel, owner of Jay Jalaram School situated near Godhra in Panchmahal district where exam was conducted, was arrested in early hours from his residence, said public prosecutor Rakesh Thakor, ding that Patel is now being taken to Ahmedab by CBI to acquire his remand. 

National Testing Agency (NTA) announced results of NEET-UG retest on Monday, July 1. re-examination, held on June 23, was for 1,563 candidates who were granted grace marks due to time loss experienced during original exam on May 5. However, only 813 candidates attended retest, with many opting to retain ir original scores without grace marks.

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergruate) or NEET, formerly All India Pre-Medical Test, is a nationwide entrance examination conducted by National Testing Agency for mission in undergruate medical programs.

Meanwhile, National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Post Gruate (NEET-PG) 2024 is likely to be held mid-August. revised date for medical entrance exam is expected to be announced this week.

A meeting was held in Union home ministry on Monday, in which officials from health ministry, National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), along with its technical partner Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Cyber Cell officials discussed preparedness for NEET-PG, which is to be held online.