DNSU demands fair probe into NEET-UG allegations

DIMAPUR — The Dimapur Naga Students Union (DNSU) has expressed serious concern over the recent developments and allegations relating to irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG examination.

In a statement, the union stated that NEET is one of the most crucial examinations in the country, serving as a gateway for thousands of aspiring medical students.

“For many students from Nagaland and other underrepresented regions, this examination represents years of perseverance, sacrifice, and hope for a better future.

“Any doubt cast upon its fairness not only affects individual aspirations but also shakes the confidence of the student community at large,” it stated.

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The union maintained that examinations of such national importance must be conducted with absolute transparency, accountability, and integrity.

It urged the responsible authorities, including the National Testing Agency (NTA) and investigative agencies, to undertake a thorough and impartial inquiry.

Any individual or group found responsible must be held accountable in accordance with be law, it stated.

The union also called upon the authorities to take immediate corrective measures to restore trust and ensure that such incidents are not repeated in the future.

“The rights and interests of genuine and hardworking students must be protected at all costs. At a time when students are already navigating immense academic pressure and uncertainty, it is imperative that institutions uphold the highest standards of fairness and responsibility,” it added.