Madhya Pradesh HC Puts NEET UG 2025 Results on Hold Over Power Outage

The Indore bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court has granted a temporary stay on the declaration of NEET-UG 2025 results after complaints were received about power failures during NEET-UG 2025 at several centres in Indore. This affects more than 21 lakh medical aspirants who appeared for the exam throughout India on May 4, 2025.

MP High Court halts NEET UG 2025 results

A petition that was submitted by a female candidate brought up a possible power outage at 3:30 PM, within the examination window of 2 PM to 5 PM, for PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya No. 1 road, Indore. Consequently, candidates were forced to work on the examination without any backup power systems in very graduation lighting conditions; emergency lighting (candle) was arranged, and between 4 PM and 4:30 PM. This left candidates only 30 minutes to complete their examination. The petitioner maintained that the emergency conditions hindered the fairness of their examination and requested either a re-examination for the affected candidates, or some other remedial relief. 

Court's Observations and Orders

Justice Subodh Abhyankar noted that the respondents, the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the Union of India, did not show up in court when they had been previously directed to do.  After hearing the petitioner's case, the court remarked that the examination conditions had been affected by the electricity failure, and that the authorities failed to make alternative arrangements.  Therefore, the court directed that the NEET-UG 2025 results will not be declared until the next hearing.

Implications for Aspirants

The interim stay disposal left many of the large number of NEET-UG 2025 candidates, waiting for their result, in limbo. The next hearing is set for June 30, 2025, and the court will further discuss the matter. The NTA has not yet made an official comment on the Court's order, nor the allegations.

Background: Previous NEET-UG Controversies

This situation is just one more to add to the tale of trouble that is the NEET-UG exams. Just in 2024, the exams saw allegations of persistent issues of question paper leaks and other issues; all of which led to challenges before the law and national protests. The Supreme Court also acknowledged various issues and malpractices, but could not order a re-exam because the evidence was simply not enough to show widespread problems.

Conclusion

The Madhya Pradesh High Court ruling to stay NEET-UG 2025 results illustrates the importance of assuring fair and equitable examination conditions. As these legal procedures progress, impacted candidates and other parties will continue to hold off for any further clarifications from authorities.

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