**Madras High Court Halts NEET-UG 2025 Results Amid Power Outage Complaints**
The Madras High Court has temporarily suspended the announcement of the National Eligibility Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2025 results following complaints from students regarding a power outage at an exam center in Chennai. A group of thirteen students filed a petition, claiming that the power failure at Kendriya Vidyalaya in Avadi disrupted their examination experience. They reported that no additional time was granted by invigilators to compensate for the circumstances.
One student emphasized the absence of backup power solutions, such as generators or inverters, at the exam venue. The petition detailed how the power outage forced students to take the exam under inadequate lighting conditions. Additionally, heavy rainfall led to water entering the examination hall, further complicating the situation and necessitating a shift from assigned seats.
The petition highlighted that the power outage resulted in mental distress and heat exhaustion, creating significantly unequal examination conditions compared to other centers. The student argued that despite these challenges, no extra time was provided to complete the exam, placing those who tested at this center at a distinct disadvantage relative to their peers nationwide.
The NEET-UG exam took place on May 4, from 3 PM to 4:15 PM, with results initially expected by June 14. The Madras High Court is set to revisit the case on June 2. The petitioners asserted that the conditions they faced violated Article 14 of the Constitution, which guarantees equality before the law, and infringed upon their rights under Article 21, which protects life and liberty.
In a similar case, the Madhya Pradesh High Court also paused the NEET-UG 2025 results after a student reported that her performance was negatively impacted by a power outage at her exam center in Indore. The exam, conducted on May 4, coincided with severe weather that caused widespread power failures in the area. The court has issued notices to the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Central Government, and the Madhya Pradesh West Zone Electricity Distribution Company, requesting their responses within four weeks. The next hearing for this petition is anticipated on June 30.
**FAQ**
*What should students do if they experience issues during exams?*
Students should document any disturbances, such as power outages, and report them to the examination authorities immediately. They may also consider filing a formal complaint if they believe their exam conditions were unfair.
