Chennai, June 6, 2025: NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea was dismissed by Madras HC as Justice C. Kumarappan ruled in favour of the National Testing Agency (NTA), dismissing the petition filed by a group of students from Tamil Nadu. The students had requested a re-exam, citing disruption caused by heavy rains and power outages at their examination centre, PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF, Avadi, Chennai. However, the court found no malafide intent or significant procedural lapses in NTA’s conduct of the NEET UG 2025.

Students’ Plea and Grounds for NEET UG 2025 Re-examination

The petitioners, who appeared for the exam on May 4, 2025, contended that their exam was adversely impacted by a severe storm around 2:45 PM, shortly after the 2:00 PM commencement. Their grievances included power failure, poor lighting, rainwater entering the hall, and a mid-exam relocation to a different room. They argued that this created a hostile environment and hindered their ability to complete the paper effectively. They were also not granted additional time, further putting them at a disadvantage.

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NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea dismissed by the Madras HC, despite these concerns, as the court ruled that such issues did not amount to systemic failure or gross negligence on the part of the NTA.

NTA’s Response and Scientific Analysis

Representing the NTA, the Additional Solicitor General informed the court that while a temporary power outage occurred, the NEET UG 2025 was conducted in broad daylight, minimizing the impact. He asserted that the Centre Superintendent, City Coordinator, NTA-appointed Observers, and Invigilators present at the centre conducted adequate verification. Based on their report, no substantial violations were recorded.

Justice Kumarappan noted that unless a mala fide intent was established in NTA's findings, judicial intervention could not be justified. The court emphasized that allowing re-examination on trivial grounds could disturb the level playing field for the over 20.8 lakh candidates who appeared for NEET UG 2025 nationwide.

Hence, NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea was dismissed by the Madras HC, with the verdict categorically stating:

“This Court does not find any mala fides on the part of the respondents. If any re-examination is permitted on trivial grounds, the same would seriously affect the level playing field of more than two million candidates.”

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Demand for CCTV Footage and Centre Norm Violations

The petitioners had also demanded the release of CCTV footage from the centre to verify lighting conditions. Since 2019, the NTA has mandated CCTV surveillance in all NEET examination centers. The students contended that poor visibility and chaotic circumstances violated standard operating procedures outlined by the NTA.

NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea dismissed by the Madras HC, even as these demands were raised, since the footage was reportedly reviewed as part of the NTA’s internal field verification and no procedural breach was found.

Key Demands Made by Petitioners

Despite these submissions, the NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea was dismissed by the Madras HC, finding the claims insufficient to warrant a re-test.

NTA Exam Centre Requirements and Compliance

As per NTA regulations, every NEET UG exam centre must follow strict standards, including:

• Adequate lighting (natural or artificial)
  
  
• Continuous CCTV monitoring
  
  
• Backup power via generators
  
  
• Proper invigilation (1 invigilator per 25 students)
  
  
• Standardised seating arrangements
  
  

Deviation from any of these could amount to non-compliance. However, the court ruled that the alleged deviations were minor and not widespread enough to impact exam integrity.

Thus, NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea dismissed by the Madras HC, reaffirming the importance of uniformity and fairness across all test centres.

Legal Precedents in NEET Exam Disputes

This case echoes past judicial decisions where courts have either intervened or denied relief based on the extent of the disruption:

Despite precedents, NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea dismissed by the Madras HC, reinforcing a high threshold for judicial intervention.

Timeline of Events

Although the initial stay order raised speculation about a possible delay in result declaration, the NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea was dismissed by the Madras HC, thus clearing the way for the timely announcement of NEET UG 2025 results.

The decision has far-reaching implications. With NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea dismissed by the Madras HC, it is now unlikely that individual exam centre issues will lead to re-exams unless systemic failure is proven. This sets a strict precedent, ensuring that the sanctity and uniformity of NEET remain intact.

As lakhs of aspirants await results, this verdict offers closure to a highly discussed legal intervention. The NEET UG 2025 result is now expected to be released as scheduled around June 14, 2025, allowing the MCC counselling process to proceed in July without delay.

In conclusion, NEET UG 2025 Re-examination Plea dismissed by the Madras HC reiterates the judiciary's cautious approach in maintaining exam integrity, only stepping in when substantial and verifiable breaches are demonstrated.

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