NEET-UG 2025 Shock: Supreme Court Rejects Plea Over “Erroneous Questions”

NEET-UG 2025: Supreme Court’s Landmark Decision Explained
The Core Ruling
On July 4, 2024, the Supreme Court declined to entertain a petition alleging “serious errors” in three NEET-UG 2025 questions. Justices P.S. Narasimha and A.S. Chandurkar presided over the case, directing the petitioner to approach the relevant High Court instead. The bench emphasized that the examination process was complete, making immediate intervention impractical.

Petitioner’s Arguments
The counsel claimed three disputed questions were “absolutely wrong”, backed by certifications from two independent experts.
These questions reportedly impacted the petitioner’s score by 13 crucial marks – a significant margin in a hyper-competitive exam like NEET-UG.
A request was made for the SC to appoint an expert panel to review the questions within three days for swift resolution.

Why Did the Supreme Court Refuse?
The bench prioritized procedural propriety:
“You withdraw this and go to the High Court. We don’t want to close your remedy.”
This indicates:
Jurisdictional Hierarchy: High courts are the appropriate first forum for such technical grievances.
Timing Matters: Challenging questions after exam results risks disrupting admission schedules.
Precedent Alignment: On July 4, the SC had similarly dismissed another NEET-UG 2025 results petition over a single disputed question.

Key Takeaways for Aspirants
Legal Pathways Matter: Always escalate exam-related grievances through proper channels – starting with exam authorities, then High Courts.
Speed is Critical: Delayed petitions risk dismissal. Document errors during exams and report them immediately.
Focus on Prep, Not Litigation: With over 24 lakh NEET aspirants in 2024, energy is better spent mastering concepts than banking on post-exam corrections.

The Bigger Picture
The NTA (National Testing Agency) conducts NEET-UG for MBBS/BDS/AYUSH admissions across 1,100+ institutions. While this verdict maintains exam finality, it highlights systemic challenges:
Vacant MBBS Seats: Despite seat increases, 2,849 MBBS seats remained unfilled in 2024 – underscoring mismatches in rank allocation and seat acceptance.
Balancing Fairness & Efficiency: Courts prioritize broader exam integrity over individual claims unless procedural lapses are proven.


For SSC, UPSC, NEET, and other exam aspirants on MyEntrance.in:
“Use this case as a reminder to double-check answers during mocks, report ambiguities instantly, and trust the process. Your preparation is your strongest advocate.”