NEET-UG 2024: NMC Cracks Down on Exam Malpractice; 26 MBBS Students Suspended, 14 Admissions Cancelled
New Delhi, 3rd May 2025: In a major disciplinary action ahead of NEET-UG 2025, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has ordered the immediate suspension of 26 MBBS students found involved in malpractices during the NEET-UG 2024 exam. Additionally, the admission of 14 students has been annulled for resorting to unfair means during the same entrance process.
The move follows an investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), which is probing irregularities related to the NEET-UG 2024 examination, including an alleged paper leak.
“Based on the evidence presented by the CBI, the Commission has instructed the concerned medical institutions to suspend 26 students who were found to have violated examination norms,” a senior official at the NMC told Punekar News on condition of anonymity.
The official further stated that admissions granted to 14 other students for the 2024–25 academic year have been cancelled as they were similarly found guilty of unethical conduct during the examination process.
“These actions were necessary to uphold the integrity of the medical entrance system. Allowing such violations to go unchecked would compromise not only the credibility of NEET-UG but also public confidence in the medical education system,” the official said.
The NEET-UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduates) is the gateway to around 1.20 lakh MBBS seats across government and private colleges in India. The 2024 exam, held on May 5, sparked controversy after allegations of a question paper leak surfaced, prompting nationwide scrutiny. The results, announced on June 4, further intensified concerns when 67 candidates scored a perfect 720 out of 720—an unprecedented figure compared to previous years, where only a handful had achieved full marks.
With NEET-UG 2025 scheduled for Sunday, this latest action by the NMC sends a strong message on zero tolerance for malpractice and reinforces the need for stricter security measures in future medical entrance exams.
