Why the NEET 2016 is a distinct possibility

The Centre, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Medical Council of India today told the Supreme Court that they are “ready and willing” to conduct the NEET examination for the academic year 2016-17..The case, filed by NGO Sankalp Charitable Trust, was mentioned today before a Bench comprising Justices Anil R Dave, Shiva Kirti Singh and AK Goel. The petitioner has prayed that the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET) be held this year for admissions to private medical and dental colleges..The Bench took the case on board and recorded in its order, the submissions of Centre, CBSE and Medical Council of India that they are ready to hold NEET this year..The Court adjourned the case for tomorrow after CBSE sought time to take instructions. The Court also directed CBSE to ensure that an officer from CBSE, who can take “on the spot decision”, is present in court tomorrow..On April 11 this year, the Supreme Court had recalled its 2013 judgment by which it had quashed the National Eligibility Entrance Test as unconstitutional..A 5-judge Bench presided by Justice Anil Dave had passed this order while allowing the review petitions and directing that the matter be heard afresh. However, the order had not clarified whether NEET would be held in the interim or not..Read the Supreme Court order below.