NEET: No private exams, students who did not appear for phase 1 allowed for phase 2 [Read order]

In a clear departure from the previous stance of the CBSE and Supreme Court, it has now been decided mid way that candidates who did not appear for phase 1 of NEET can appear for phase 2 of the exam.The order to this effect has been published on Supreme Court website..This development comes after candidates, who had applied for AIPMT, had initially been informed by the authorities that they would have to sit for phase 1 of NEET. They were also told that they will not be allowed to appear for phase 2; the second phase would only be for those who had not applied for AIPMT..Today’s order comes after the MCI submitted that only those students who applied but did not sit for phase 1 should be allowed to appear for phase 2 along with those who had not applied for phase 1..The Court has also clarified that no examination shall be permitted to be held for admission to MBBS or BDS studies by any private college or association or any private/deemed university..Regarding the State entrance exams, the Court has said that it will decide after hearing the Solicitor General on May 9..The Supreme Court’s orders, reflecting the changing stands taken by the Centre, CBSE and MCI have clearly left the students in a lurch..Read the full order below.