NEET-UG 2025: The Supreme Court today agreed to hear a petition seeking a re-test of the NEET UG 2025 for candidates who allegedly faced power outages at exam centres in Indore and Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The matter will be taken up next week.
The petition challenges a recent order by the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which had rejected a similar plea. Earlier, following complaints of power cuts at several exam centres in Indore, the High Court had stayed the declaration of NEET UG results.
According to the petitioners, over 12 centres in Indore experienced outages during the exam, disrupting proceedings and affecting student performance. It is alleged that many students could not attempt multiple questions due to the blackout, and emergency lights and candles were reportedly arranged as late as 4.30 PM, just 30 minutes before the exam ended.
The petitioners have sought a re-examination at the affected centres. Taking note of the allegations, the Supreme Court issued a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA), seeking its response for the lack of adequate arrangements.
The NEET UG 2025 exam was conducted on May 4, and results were declared on June 14. Of the 22.09 lakh candidates who appeared, 12.36 lakh qualified.
