Madras HC Rejects NEET 2025 Re-Exam pleas, Clears Way For Result Declaration

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The Madras High Court has cleared the way for the declaration of NEET UG 2025 results by dismissing pleas that sought to stop it due to power outages at Chennai centres.
The Madras High Court on Friday cleared the path for the declaration of NEET (UG) 2025 results by dismissing a batch of petitions that sought to restrain the National Testing Agency (NTA) from releasing the results, as reported by news agency PTI.
The petitions, filed by S Sai Priya and 15 other students, requested the court to direct the NTA to conduct a re-examination for candidates who experienced power outages at four exam centres in Chennai during the test.
Dismissing the plea, Justice C Kumarappan said, 'In the present case, I find no mala fide intent on the part of the respondents. Nationwide, approximately 22 lakh students appeared for the NEET (UG) 2025. Allowing a re-exam based on such localised and minor disruptions would undermine the level playing field for millions of candidates." The court, therefore, found no merit in the writ petitions.
Previously, on May 17, a vacation bench had issued an interim order restraining the NTA from declaring the results, in response to the alleged difficulties caused by the power disruption.
In his detailed ruling, Justice Kumarappan noted, 'The petitioners primarily argue that due to power failure, lighting conditions were inadequate at the centres, creating a distracting atmosphere that affected their focus and performance."
The judge emphasised that the disruption was due to unexpected rain and storm. Supporting the NTA's stance, the court observed that the exam was held during daylight hours—between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM—ensuring sufficient natural light.
'When the NTA, following field verification and applying scientific methods, has concluded that no re-examination is necessary, such a decision should be respected unless proven to be influenced by mala fides," Justice Kumarappan added.
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First Published:
June 06, 2025, 19:33 IST