A major administrative controversy has erupted following the announcement of the NEET UG 2026 results in New Delhi, after a candidate alleged that their official score was altered three times on the National Testing Agency portal within 24 hours. The candidate, who anticipated securing over 620 marks based on answer keys, saw their scorecard plunge from 650 down to just 135 marks, effectively disqualifying them from the medical counseling process. Left without any clarification from testing authorities, the candidate has now approached the Delhi High Court seeking judicial intervention and forensic verification of exam records.
Score Card Allegedly Changed Three Times in 24 Hours
According to the details outlined in the petition, the candidate sat for the NEET UG 2026 examination conducted on June 21. Following the release of the provisional and final answer keys, the candidate verified their responses, calculating an expected score of approximately 620 marks, a tally sufficient to secure a seat in medical admissions.
The discrepancy unfolded on July 16, when the official examination results were declared. Upon logging into the official portal for the first time, the candidate's scorecard reflected 650 marks. However, when the candidate logged in a short while later, the displayed score had fallen to 500 marks. The situation deteriorated further the following day when a subsequent portal check revealed a revised scorecard showing only 135 marks. With 515 marks disappearing without any formal explanation, the candidate was pushed out of counseling contention.
Discrepancies at NTA Office and Incorrect Exam Date
Receiving no resolution through emails and Right to Information requests, the candidate visited the National Testing Agency office in New Delhi in person. Officials displayed an OMR answer sheet on a computer screen, but the candidate alleged that the displayed document was not their actual answer sheet, noting that the filled bubbles differed completely from what they had submitted on exam day.
Furthermore, the calculation sheet provided by the agency revealed another significant clerical error. While the examination took place on June 21, the official calculation sheet recorded the test date as July 21. Citing this month long date discrepancy alongside the mismatched answer script, the petitioner questioned the reliability and integrity of the agency's digital record-keeping system.
Petition in Delhi High Court and Four Key Demands
Faced with unanswered queries, the candidate filed a petition in the Delhi High Court through Advocate Vineet Jindal. The petition clarifies that the candidate is not seeking a re-evaluation of answer keys, but rather an independent verification of the physical and electronic records associated with their attempt. The petition outlines four specific prayers before the court
- Production of Physical OMR: Issue directions to present the physical OMR sheet completed on the exam day directly before the court.
- Preservation of Digital Records: Order the immediate preservation of electronic records, including server logs, scanning logs, and metadata, to prevent data tampering.
- Forensic Audit: Mandate a forensic examination of the OMR sheet by an independent expert or accredited laboratory.
- Interim Counseling Access: Permit the candidate to participate in the NEET UG counseling process provisionally while the legal proceedings remain pending.
The petition highlights broader concerns regarding digital record security, administrative accountability, and candidate rights in national entrance tests, with the High Court expected to hear the matter shortly.
