New Delhi, July 11: The Supreme Court on Thursday said the pleas related to the controversy-ridden medical entrance exam NEET-UG 2024 would be heard on July 18. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud noted that the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the prestigious test, have filed their affidavits in compliance with the apex court's July 8 order. NEET-UG 2024 Paper Leak Case: IIT Madras Data Analytics Indicates No Mass Malpractice in NEET Exam, Centre Tells Supreme Court.

The bench, also comprising Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, observed that lawyers appearing for some of the petitioners have not yet received the affidavits filed by the Centre and the NTA. It posted the matter for hearing on July 18. NEET-UG 2024 Case: Telegram Videos Showing Photos of Leaked Paper Are Fake and Manipulative, Says NTA in Affidavit to SC.

The top court is hearing a batch of pleas related to NEET-UG 2024, including those alleging irregularities and malpractices in the May 5 test and seeking a direction to conduct it afresh.