With the Supreme Court being critical of the Central Government regarding the last minute changes brought to the NEET – SS 2021 pattern, the latter submitted to the court that the revised pattern will be implemented from the next academic year. The Additional Solicitor General Aishwarya Bhati told the Supreme Court that the NEET-SS 2021 will be held as per the existing pattern. The modified pattern will be given effect to only from the academic year 2022-23.

Responding to the observation of the apex court, she submitted that in the interest of students, the Centre has decided that the revised scheme will be implemented from 2022. The present exam will be held based on 2020 scheme, the ASG added. The bench disposed of the petitions challenging the changes made to NEET-SS 2021 pattern, recording the submission made by the ASG.