Amid nationwide protests against the National Testing Agency (NTA), Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has taken a stance on the NEET exam controversies. Recognizing irregularities in the NEET results, he asserts that those in authority found complicit will not be spared and will face severe consequences. He also concedes that there is an urgent necessity for reforms within the NTA.
Students and parents across the country are protesting against the NTA, demanding action for malpractices in the NEET exam results. Student organizations from prestigious institutions, including DU and JNU, like NSUI, AISA, SFI, and ABVP, are raising their voices in solidarity. Meanwhile, substantial evidence pointing towards a NEET paper leak in Patna-Nalanda and Godhra in Gujarat has emerged, leading to several arrests. During interrogations by the EOU, many of the accused have confessed to the leak and collusion with agency officials. The Education Minister now formally acknowledges these discrepancies.
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A news agency reported that Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has highlighted two major problems concerning NEET. Initial reports indicated that some students were given grace marks due to time constraints during the exam. More issues have come to light at two specific locations. The Minister assures students and parents that the government is treating these concerns with utmost seriousness.
Source: aajtak
Further, the Minister shared that any high-ranking officials involved would be held accountable, stressing the dire need for substantial improvements within the NTA. The government is concerned, and he reiterates that perpetrators will not go unpunished; they will face the full extent of disciplinary action.
Last Saturday, Dharmendra Pradhan met with some students and their parents at his office. He listened to their concerns and provided reassurance. The government is committed to ensuring that all students can rely on a transparent process.
He noted that out of the 24 lakh applicants, 23.3 lakh took the exam. It's natural for concerns to arise, such topics as irregularities observed at the exam centers, the use of grace marks formula due to time shortage, raised objections, but have been rectified. The Supreme Court has permitted re-examination yesterday, and the candidates have been notified. Those wishing to retake the exams may do so.
Source: aajtak
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Note that this year, the NTA has taken unprecedented steps surrounding the NEET exam results that have led to questions regarding irregularities. Petitions have been filed in the Delhi High Court and seven other high courts, which the Supreme Court will collectively hear on July 8. These include petitions demanding a NEET paper leak probe and a CBI investigation.
