June 4: The National Testing Agency (NTA) declares the NEET UG 2024 results on its official website.
June 5: The NTA addresses concerns regarding time loss during the exam and announces a normalization formula to provide grace marks to affected candidates.
June 6: Allegations of paper leaks surface, leading to demands for clarification from the NTA. Questions arise about the legitimacy of the results due to a high number of students scoring perfect marks and several from the same centre.
June-July: Protests erupt across India by students, parents, and opposition parties demanding a probe into the alleged irregularities and a fair re-examination.
* Protests were concentrated in major cities like Delhi, Patna, Ranchi, and Kota, with large student gatherings demanding a fair re-examination and transparency in the investigation process.
* The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) investigates the paper leak case and arrests individuals suspected to be involved.
Key Points:
* The NEET UG 2024 results were met with controversy due to allegations of paper leaks and irregularities.
* Students, parents, and opposition parties protested demanding a fair re-examination.
* The NTA implemented a normalization formula to address time loss concerns and the CBI investigated the paper leak case.
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