Anvi Rajoriya's plea for verification of NEET 2026 OMR sheet rejected after original sheet matches scanned version
In a significant judgment, the Madhya Pradesh High Court dismissed a writ petition filed by Anvi Rajoriya seeking the verification of her original OMR answer sheet for the NEET (UG)-2026 examination. The Division Bench at Gwalior, comprising Justices Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia and Anuradha Shukla, delivered the verdict on August 18, 2026.
The petitioner, Anvi Rajoriya, had alleged discrepancies between her original physical OMR answer sheet and the scanned version uploaded on the National Testing Agency's (NTA) official portal. In her plea, Rajoriya sought a directive for the NTA to produce and verify the original OMR sheet, along with a re-evaluation of her NEET result based on the original document. She also requested the preservation of all related physical and electronic records to prevent any potential tampering.
In compliance with the court's order dated August 13, 2026, the NTA produced the original OMR sheet in a sealed envelope during the court proceedings. The envelope was opened in the presence of the petitioner, her counsel, and representatives from the NTA. Upon inspection, Rajoriya conceded that the original OMR sheet was indeed correct and matched the version uploaded online.
Justice Gurpal Singh Ahluwalia noted that since the alleged discrepancy was resolved with the petitioner's acknowledgment of the original OMR sheet's accuracy, there was no remaining controversy to address. Consequently, the court dismissed the writ petition, concluding that the matter did not warrant further adjudication.
The case highlights the judiciary's role in ensuring transparency and fairness in competitive examinations, while also emphasizing the importance of resolving disputes through factual verification. The original OMR sheet was re-sealed and returned to the NTA's representative, ensuring the integrity of the document.
Bottom Line :
Writ petition seeking verification of original OMR answer sheet for NEET (UG)-2026 dismissed as the petitioner conceded that the original OMR sheet produced by the respondents was correct.
Statutory provision(s): Article 226 of the Constitution of India
