Signature Variations Alone Do Not Prove OMR Tampering: Patna HC Dismisses NEET Aspirants' Pleas - Video

Published On 2026-10-08T18:30:41+05:30 | Updated On 8 Oct 2026 7:29 PM IST

Overview

In a recent ruling, the Patna High Court observed that mere dissimilarity between signatures appearing on the admit card and OMR answer sheet of a candidate does not establish tampering of the OMR sheet, especially when the examination authority produces the original OMR records, and there is no other convincing evidence of such tampering or manipulation.

With this observation, the Patna HC bench of Justice Harish Kumar dismissed a batch of petitions filed under Article 226 of the Constitution by NEET-UG 2026 aspirants who challenged the marks secured in the exam and also the OMR sheets maintained by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted the undergraduate medical entrance test.

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NEET 2026: Signature variation alone cannot establish OMR tampering, Patna HC junks MBBS aspirants' plea

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Anshika Mishra

Anshika Mishra is a Biotechnology postgraduate with nearly three years of professional experience in medical journalism. Since joining Medical Dialogues in 2023, she has been reporting on healthcare, medical education, public health, and medical research. With a strong interest in science communication, she focuses on translating complex medical and scientific developments into accurate, clear, and accessible content for a wider audience.