Madras High Court Halts NEET-UG 2025 Results Due to Power Outage Claims

The Madras High Court has intervened to stop the announcement of NEET-UG 2025 results after students from a Chennai center reported a power outage during the exam. The outage, caused by severe weather, left the examination center without backup power. With over 20.8 lakh candidates participating in the exam, the National Testing Agency had implemented a coordinated approach to ensure a smooth process. This unexpected legal action raises questions about the integrity of the examination process and the measures in place to handle such disruptions.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 17, 2025, 20:52 IST

Court Issues Interim Stay on NEET-UG Results

The Madras High Court has issued an interim order preventing the announcement of NEET-UG 2025 results. This decision follows complaints from several students at a Chennai examination center who reported disruptions caused by a power outage during the test.

Power Disruption During the Exam

Students filed a petition stating that heavy rainfall and a storm led to a power failure at the PM Shri Kendriya Vidyalaya CRPF-Avadi center from 3 PM to 4:15 PM on May 4. They noted that the center lacked backup power sources like generators or inverters.

Participation in NEET UG 2025

According to the Ministry of Education, more than 20.8 lakh candidates participated in the NEET UG 2025 exam, which took place in 548 cities across India and 14 international locations. Sources confirmed that the examination proceeded without major incidents, with only minor issues such as late arrivals and confusion regarding dress codes reported.

NTA's Coordinated Approach

The National Testing Agency (NTA), which oversees the medical entrance examination, implemented a comprehensive 'whole-of-government' strategy to ensure the exam's integrity and security. A Centralised Control Room was set up under the Ministry of Education, coordinating efforts with officials from various ministries, including Health, Home Affairs, Defence, and Electronics & IT, to monitor real-time developments alongside local authorities and police.