Six NEET Aspirants Petition Supreme Court Over OMR Sheet Discrepancies

Supreme Court to Hear NEET Discrepancy Allegations

Six aspirants of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) have lodged a plea in the Supreme Court of India, alleging inconsistencies between their original responses and the OMR answer sheets uploaded by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The issue was swiftly brought before the court this morning, with the students’ legal representatives requesting an expedited review due to the ongoing NEET counselling process.

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Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant, alongside Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana, acknowledged the urgency of the matter, consenting to schedule it for a hearing. “We will list it,” confirmed CJI Kant during the proceedings.

The petitioners, who each scored in excess of 600-650 marks, are concerned that these discrepancies could jeopardize their chances of securing admissions. Their counsel argued that despite repeated attempts to resolve the issue with the NTA, the students were met with indifference. “We have sent a number of emails and even visited the NTA office, where we were told to ‘go to the Supreme Court,'” the counsel reported.

Calls for Reform Amid Controversy

This legal action arises amidst broader scrutiny of NEET’s administration following a significant paper leak in 2026. The Supreme Court has been advocating for comprehensive reforms at the NTA, favoring institutional changes over temporary fixes.

Previously, the NTA provided candidates with scanned copies of their OMR sheets, offering a chance to contest any discrepancies prior to finalizing results. Nonetheless, similar grievances have surfaced, as evidenced by recent cases in both the Bombay and Delhi High Courts. In one instance, a candidate challenged a mismatch between their expected and declared scores, while another reported fluctuating scores on the NTA portal.

The urgency of the present petition, involving only six students, underscores the broader implications of the alleged inconsistencies on the integrity and reliability of the NEET examination process.