No NEET 2025 Re-Test for Power Outage Affected Candidates: MP High Court Update
No NEET 2025 Re-Test for Power Outage Affected Candidates: MP High Court Update
In a significant ruling, the Madhya Pradesh High Court addressed the situation surrounding candidates affected by power outages during the NEET 2025 exam held on May 4, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about the ruling and its implications for NEET 2025 candidates.
Background
Initially, a single bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court ordered a re-test for 75 candidates who faced disruptions due to power failures during their exam. This ruling was based on ensuring fairness for candidates who were disadvantaged by circumstances beyond their control. The court stated that results for these candidates would only be determined by their performance in this re-test.
Recent Developments
However, this ruling was subsequently put on hold by a Division Bench of the High Court, which effectively means that the previous order for a re-test is no longer valid. The Division Bench found that conducting a re-test could lead to logistical challenges and decided against it.
Current Status
As it stands:
- The 75 candidates affected by power outages will not have a re-test.
- Results for these candidates remain withheld, while results for all other candidates have been released.
- The educational and admission plans of these 75 candidates are now in uncertainty due to the withheld results.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Why are the results withheld for certain candidates?
The results are withheld for 75 candidates due to the lack of a confirmed re-test after the power failures experienced during the exam.
2. Will there be any further hearings regarding the re-test?
Currently, the Division Bench's ruling stands, and there are no scheduled further hearings on the matter as of now.
3. What should affected candidates do next?
Affected candidates should stay updated on any further announcements from the NTA or the Madhya Pradesh High Court regarding their examination status.
Conclusion
This ruling reinforces the precedence of administrative feasibility in handling examinations. As candidates navigate through their academic futures, it is advised to keep an eye on official communications for any changes regarding their results and admissions.
Official links for results: