NEET aspirants in Moradabad miss exam after Google Maps error
A wrong location displayed on Google Maps caused difficulties for some NEET aspirants in Uttar Pradesh's Moradabad on Sunday as they could not reach their examination centres on time and missed the medical entrance test.
Faizan Ali misled by Google Maps
Faizan Ali, a resident of Sambhal, said he relied on Google Maps to locate his examination centre. According to him, the navigation service showed an incorrect location for RN Inter College, leading him to the wrong venue. As he arrived at the actual centre after the stipulated reporting time, he was denied entry to the examination hall.
Parents express concern
Faizan's father, Ikram, said his son had been preparing for the NEET examination for a long time and the family had high hopes of his performance. He expressed concern that the alleged error could cost the student an entire academic year and demanded appropriate action by the authorities concerned.
Another candidate affected
Another candidate, Sarthak, also reportedly failed to reach his examination centre on time after being misled by an incorrect location on Google Maps. He, too, was denied entry after the reporting time had passed.
Administrative response
After learning about the issue, administrative officials spoke with the affected students and their families.
Students and parents demand solution
Students and parents said hardworking candidates should not have to suffer because of technical glitches. They urged authorities to find a suitable solution to ensure that such incidents do not adversely affect students' futures.
