Madhya Pradesh HC puts NEET-UG results on hold
INDORE:
Madhya Pradesh HC
's Indore Bench Thursday ordered a temporary halt on the declaration of NEET-UG 2025 examination results due to controversy over power failure at a centre.
The bench of
Justice Subodh Abhyankar
noted in its interim order that no representatives had appeared for the respondents (
National Testing Agency
) or Union of India despite a May 13 court order to take instructions on the matter.
The stay could potentially impact nearly 21 lakh NEET-UG candidates nationwide, as HC has not limited its directive to specific examination centres or regions. The next hearing is in around four weeks.
Officials from NTA have not yet issued any statement regarding the court order or the allegations.
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MP HC is hearing a petition stating that a power outage occurred at 3.30pm during the 2pm-5pm examination window at PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 centre. With no backup power systems in place, candidates had to continue their examination in minimal lighting conditions, the petition said, adding emergency lighting (candles) were arranged only around 4.30pm, with just 30 minutes left on the clock. The petition sought either a re-examination for the affected candidates or alternative remedial measures to ensure fair assessment.
HC said: '...Respondent(s) have failed to provide proper conditions to the petitioner, who was appearing in NEET-UG examination, which was held on 04.05.2025, and was prevented due to power failure in various parts of the city, it is directed that till the next date of hearing, the result shall not be declared by the respondents.'
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