NEET-UG Row: Grace marks cancelled — Here’s what’s next for students

By Vivek Dubey By Vivek Dubey CNBC-TV18.com CNBC-TV18.com Published June 13, 2024 Published June 13, 2024

Grace Marks Cancelled

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Re-test Option

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Counselling Unaffected

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Re-test Results

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Hearing on July 8

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Allegations of Malpractice

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Exam Overview

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Protests Erupt

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Suspicious Scores

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Student Protests

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