Merit Sole Criterion for NEET College Allocation; Technical Formalities Cannot Undermine Fundamental Rights of Meritorious Candidates: Rajasthan High Court

In a significant ruling, the Rajasthan High Court has directed the Centre and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to reconsider the candidature of petitioners for NEET UG 2024 (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) allocation based on their merit. This directive came after the Centre rejected the petitioners' applications for allocation, citing their inability to submit certain affidavits and certificates in the prescribed format on time. Court Observes Hasty Process and…