MP High Court Orders NEET 2025 Results Release Nationwide Except 11 Centres

 

 

In a significant development concerning the declaration of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates NEET 2025 Results Release, the Madhya Pradesh High Court has issued an order allowing the release of results nationwide except for 11 NEET 2025 Exam Centres in Indore. During the examination, a power outage affected these 11 NEET 2025 exam centres, raising concerns about fairness and technical irregularities.

This blog details the High Court’s ruling, the implications for students, expected timelines, and guidance for candidates whose results are withheld.

 

Background: What Led to the Stay on NEET 2025 Results Release

NEET UG 2025 was conducted on May 5, 2025, across India. Shortly after the examination, reports emerged from 11 NEET 2025 Exam Centres in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, highlighting severe disruptions due to a power outage.

The affected students and their guardians alleged:

• Delays in starting the examination,
  
  
• Inconsistent instructions from invigilators,
  
  
• Unfair extension of time for some students,
  
  
• Improper implementation of examination protocol.
  
  

Responding to these complaints, a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed in the Madhya Pradesh High Court, seeking redressal and postponement of the NEET 2025 Results Release until a thorough inquiry was conducted.

 

Madhya Pradesh High Court’s Interim Order

On May 15, 2025, the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a temporary stay on the declaration of NEET 2025 Results Release across the country. This decision was primarily due to the Centre's absence of representation and the need for a preliminary inquiry into the matter.

However, after hearing further arguments and examining the scope of the disruption, the Hon’ble Court revised its stance. In its latest ruling, the Court clarified the following:

This revised order ensures that lakhs of candidates nationwide are not penalized due to localized issues, while also maintaining judicial prudence for the affected students in Indore.

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Implications for NEET UG Aspirants

1. For Candidates Outside Indore:

• Results will be declared as scheduled by the National Testing Agency (NTA) without any delay.
  
  
• The counselling process for All India Quota (AIQ) and state quota seats will proceed accordingly.
  
  
• Candidates can expect results by the end of May 2025, considering the High Court clearance.
  
  

2. For Candidates in Affected Indore Centres:

• Result declaration will remain withheld until further notice from the Court.
  
  
• Depending on findings, NTA may be asked to re-examine or provide alternate relief.
  
  
• These candidates are advised to keep track of NTA notifications and retain their exam admit cards and complaint acknowledgments.
  
  

Next Steps for NTA and Affected Candidates

For NTA:

• Submit a detailed report to the Madhya Pradesh High Court on the technical glitches experienced at the 11 centres.
  
  
• Initiate an internal inquiry into the operational failures and deploy preventive measures for future exams.
  
  
• Prepare a plan for either re-examination or alternate evaluation methods for affected candidates.
  
  

For Affected Students:

• We await further court directives and any official NTA communication.
  
  
• If not already done, submit a grievance through the NTA helpdesk, clearly mentioning the exam centre, nature of the issue, and impact.
  
  
• Seek legal advice if needed, especially in case of individual representation.
  

 

Expected Result Timeline Post-Ruling

Based on available information, the following tentative timeline can be anticipated:

Note: This schedule is tentative and subject to change based on Court proceedings.

 

FAQs

Q1. Will NEET 2025 Results Release be delayed nationwide?

No. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has now allowed the results to be declared for all centres except the 11 affected centres in Indore.

Q2. I appeared for NEET UG in Indore, but not in one of the 11 centres. Will my NEET 2025 Results Release?

If your centre was not one of the 11 identified by the Court as problematic, your result will be released along with the rest of the country.

Q3. What will happen to students from the 11 Indore centres?

Their results are currently withheld, pending further court orders. They may be asked to appear for a re-exam, or other corrective measures may be taken.

Q4. How can I check if my centre is one of the 11 affected?

Keep an eye on the official NTA website (https://neet.nta.nic.in) and press releases. NTA is expected to publish a list or notify affected candidates directly.

Q5. Will this affect my counselling process?

Only students from the 11 affected Indore centres may face delays in participating in counselling. The counselling schedule is expected to proceed normally for all other candidates.

 

The Madhya Pradesh High Court’s pragmatic order serves the dual purpose of safeguarding the interests of the affected candidates in Indore and preventing unnecessary delay for lakhs of others across India. Students are urged to remain patient, follow official updates from NTA, and avoid misinformation on social media.

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