Supreme Court Directs NEET-UG 2026 Re-Exam Matters to Justice P.S. Narasimha Bench The Supreme Court on Friday declined to urgently hear petitions challenging the re-conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 examination, stating that all related issues would be addressed by the Bench led by Justice P.S. Narasimha. The court’s decision came as part of a broader review of concerns raised by students, including anxiety over rumors, logistical challenges, and the validity of the re-examination process. The re-exam, scheduled for June 21, was necessitated by the cancellation of the original NEET-UG 2026 examination on May 3, which was halted due to allegations of paper leaks, examination irregularities, and compromised integrity. A petition filed under Article 32 of the Constitution argued that the five-week gap between the cancellation and the re-exam was insufficient for candidates to prepare adequately, particularly given the high-stakes nature of the exam. The petition, supported by 1,672 candidates, highlighted widespread anxiety, mental trauma, and logistical hurdles such as mismatched examination centers and difficulties in downloading admit cards. The Supreme Court, however, reiterated that all matters concerning the re-exam would be heard by the Justice P.S. Narasimha Bench, dismissing urgent listing requests. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice V. Mohana initially considered the plea, but the CJI emphasized that the Bench led by Justice Narasimha would handle the case. The court also noted that similar petitions were already pending and would be addressed collectively. The petitioners contended that the re-exam’s timing violated constitutional principles under Articles 14 (equality) and 21 (right to life and personal liberty).#supreme_court #national_testing_agency #neet_Ug_2026 #justice_p_s_narasimha #rjd_mp_sudhakar_singh
