Amidst controversies surrounding alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam and the cancellation of the UGC-NET examination due to paper leak claims, the Union government has requested states to assist in ensuring the fair and secure conduct of central entrance examinations. This request includes deploying two observers per exam center and appointing a state-level nodal officer to coordinate with the exam-conducting agency.
The National Testing Agency has announced new dates for the UGC NET, NCET, and Joint CSIR-UGC NET exams, which were postponed due to reported paper leaks. The exams will be held in July and August 2024. This announcement comes amid a wave of exam paper leaks across India, highlighting a growing concern about the integrity of testing processes.
The Union Education Ministry cancelled the UGC-NET 2024 examination due to suspected breaches in test integrity, leading to a CBI investigation. This cancellation follows controversies surrounding the NEET medical entrance exam, prompting the postponement of NEET PG. The incident highlights the recent enactment of the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, aimed at curbing dishonest practices in public examinations.
The first session of the 18th Lok Sabha begins today, June 24th, with the newly elected legislators taking their oaths. However, the session is anticipated to be dominated by opposition concerns over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams, and the recent tragic train accident in West Bengal. The opposition is likely to hold the government accountable for these issues, raising questions about exam integrity and railway safety measures.
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has written to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urging the scrapping of NEET and UGC-NET exams, alleging their detrimental impact on the federal structure, academic standards, and promotion of ‘saffronisation’ in education. He highlighted concerns about question paper leaks, arbitrary grace marks, and the disadvantage faced by state board students in NEET.
The UGC-NET exam held on June 18th, 2024, was compromised by a leak that occurred 48 hours prior, leading to the CBI launching an investigation. The exam has been canceled, and the government will form a high-level committee to review the NTA’s functioning and recommend reforms.
The UGC-NET exam, held on June 18, was cancelled after evidence of a paper leak surfaced on the dark web. The CBI has launched an investigation, and the Ministry of Education has pledged to conduct a fresh exam. The cancellation has sparked political and public backlash, with calls for the resignation of the Education Minister.
The UGC-NET exam, conducted for assistant professor appointments and PhD admissions, was cancelled due to concerns over compromised integrity. The Ministry of Education has ordered a CBI probe and announced fresh exams will be held. The cancellation has sparked political controversy, with the Congress accusing the government of incompetence.
The University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) 2024 examination has been postponed due to security concerns. The Education Ministry, taking suo motu cognizance of available inputs, decided to cancel the exam after receiving information that suggested a potential compromise. A new exam date will be announced soon.
The UGC-NET June 2024 exam was cancelled after the Ministry of Education received information from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) suggesting potential compromise of the exam’s integrity. This cancellation follows recent controversies surrounding the NEET UG 2024 exam, raising concerns about the NTA’s effectiveness. The unusual practice of not collecting admit cards during the UGC-NET exam has further fueled suspicions, leading to questions about the exam’s integrity and the reasons behind the sudden cancellation.
