Government Panel Seeks Stakeholders Inputs On NEET Exam

Amid a massive row over irregularities in the National Eligibility Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2024, the Centre has invited suggestions for reforms in the examination process conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). Suggestions can be submitted until July 7. A seven-member high-level committee chaired by Dr K Radhakrishnan is seeking suggestions, views, and ideas from students and parents on the following topics such as Reforms in the mechanism of the examination process and Improvement in data security protocols.

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Malpractices during NEET UG 2024

The Ministry of Education has already constituted a high-level committee of experts to ensure transparent, smooth, and fair conduct of examinations. This move comes in response to reporte cases of alleged irregularities, cheating, impersonation, and malpractices during NEET UG 2024, which was conduct on May 5. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is investigating the case and has made multiple arrests so far.

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The NTA conducted the medical entrance exam on May 5 in OMR (Pen and paper) mode. To ensure transparency in the examination process, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, after a review, decided to handover the matter to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for comprehensive investigation.

Meanwhile, the Central government has enacted the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, to prevent unfair practices in examinations. “The strictest action will taken against any individual or organization found involve,” the ministry state.

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