The Supreme Court of India has lifted a 27-year-old ban. Which previously prevented students who pursuing their education through distance learning. They can be sitting for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate courses. NEET, considered the most prestigious medical entrance examination in India, attracts millions of aspirants each year. The above court ruling, delivered by a bench comprising Justice P.S. Narasimha and Justice Arvind Kumar, came in response to an appeal filed by the Medical Council of India (MCI) against a Delhi High Court verdict that allowed open school students to appear for the exam.
The decision marks a significant relief for students enrolled in distance education programs. Previously, they were ineligible to apply for NEET. This restriction had been in place for almost three decades. However, the ruling emphasizes inclusivity and equal opportunities in education. It ensures that the mode of obtaining secondary education does not become a barrier to aspiring medical students.
The verdict has opened doors for students who have completed their 10+2 examinations, through open schools recognized by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE). NEET 2024, scheduled for May 5, 2024, will adhere to the traditional pen-and-paper format and take place at various exam centres across the country. Additionally, candidates will face testing in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology, with all questions presented in a multiple-choice format. Over 25 million students have registered for this year’s NEET exam, which has undergone several changes, including modifications to the NEET UG 2024 syllabus. Moreover, it is seeing an increase in the number of exam centres. And alterations in application fees, eligibility criteria, and examination patterns.
The Supreme Court of India lifted the 27-year-old ban on distance learning students sitting for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate courses. This ruling emphasizes inclusivity and equal opportunities in education. Moreover, NEET 2024, scheduled for May 5, 2024, has experienced several changes. These changes include modifications to the NEET UG 2024 syllabus and an increase in the number of exam centres. Also, alterations in application fees, eligibility criteria, and the examination pattern. Additionally, over 25 million students have registered for the exam.
