In a surprising turn of events, the Ministry of Education announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 examination late on Wednesday night. This decision was made after the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs raised concerns about the potential compromise of the exam’s integrity. This incident comes on the heels of recent controversies surrounding the NEET UG 2024 exam, where the NTA faced criticism for mismanagement and alleged discrepancies, including the naming of 67 all-India rank 1 candidates.
The Supreme Court is currently hearing a plea regarding alleged paper leaks in the NEET UG exam, with the next hearing scheduled for July 8, 2024. The cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 exam further highlights the concerns surrounding the integrity of national-level examinations conducted by the NTA. Over 9 lakh candidates appeared for the UGC-NET June 2024 session, according to NTA data.
To maintain transparency and the sanctity of the examination process, the Ministry of Education has decided to cancel the UGC NET 2024 June session. A new examination will be organized, and details will be announced soon.
Adding to the concerns surrounding the UGC-NET exam, several candidates who appeared for the exam on June 18 reported that the exam authorities did not collect their admit cards, a deviation from the usual practice. The NTA typically requires candidates to submit their admit cards, which include their left-thumb impression, a photograph, and signature, after the exam. This process is crucial for verifying the identity of the candidates and ensuring the integrity of the examination.
However, despite written instructions stating that candidates should hand over their admit cards to the invigilator, many candidates were allowed to keep their admit cards. This unusual practice has raised questions about the reasons behind the decision and the possible implications for the exam’s integrity.
Candidates have expressed confusion and raised concerns about the sudden cancellation of the UGC-NET exam and the unusual practice of not collecting admit cards. With the examination authorities refusing to collect admit cards, many aspirants are wondering whether the exam was already scheduled for cancellation. The answer to this question remains to be found, further adding to the uncertainty surrounding the UGC-NET June 2024 exam.
