NEET Scam: Panel To Investigate NTA But Student Demand Nothing But A Retest For All

NEET paper leak: As protests against NEET exams over allegations of leaked question papers and preferential marking grows, government on Thursday formed a panel to investigate NTA’s functioning. “ government is going to form a high-level committee. Recommendations will be expected from that high-level committee to improve furr NTA, its structure, functioning, examination process, transparency and data security protocol,” said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Prhan. 

"I want to assure everyone that government is committed to protecting interests of students. We will not compromise on transparency,” Prhan said. 

Prhan appeals Opposition not to politicise NEET issue 

dressing a press conference here, Prhan also appealed to opposition parties not to politicise issue and said strict action would be taken against those found guilty, including officials from National Testing Agency (NTA).

high-level committee to review and improve functioning of NTA would be notified soon, minister said.

About cancellation of UGC-NET examination for selection of junior research fellows, assistant professors and PhD scholars, Prhan said exam paper was leaked on Darknet.

"Let us have faith in our systems and no irregularities or malpractices will be tolerated by government," he said.

Centre's decision to cancel grace marks for 1,563 students and announce a re-test for m on June 23 has failed to quell concerns among candidates. Protests organized by student bodies and youth wings of political parties have erupted nationwide, underscoring dissatisfaction with National Testing Agency's (NTA) management of NEET exam. This year's record-breaking achievement of 67 students scoring a perfect 720 has furr fueled suspicions among aspirants, marking an unprecedented result in NTA's history.

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