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New Delhi: Following allegations of irregularities in two crucial national-level exams conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), a committee formed by the government to restructure it is seeking suggestions from the public to improve its functioning.
The Union Education Ministry on Friday said that K. RadhakrishnanThe former ISRO chairman has sought suggestions from all stakeholders, especially parents and students, by July 7. They can submit their recommendations on a dedicated website created for the purpose.
NEET and NET
The government had to cancel the UGC-National Eligibility Test, held to determine eligibility for recruitment of teachers in colleges and universities, in early June after it was discovered that the question paper was leaked just hours before the exam.
The NEET-UG exam, held to admit students to the much-coveted undergraduate medical courses, has also been accused of question paper leak and ‘grace marks’ being awarded to hundreds of students whose time has been wasted. This year, 67 NEET-UG candidates have scored a full 720 marks. Following the controversy, the CBI began investigating and has made several arrests in Bihar over allegations of question paper leak.
The committee has also sought suggestions for improving the mechanism of the examination process and improving data security protocols. The seven-member committee has been given two months to submit its report to the Centre.
Parliament raised the issue
Union Education Minister speaking in Parliament on Friday after the opposition raised issues related to NEET and NTA Dharmendra Pradhan Pradhan said, “The government is ready to put forth its side and is also ready to discuss any issue within parliamentary traditions and etiquette. The opposition can discuss, debate and give its suggestions during the motion of thanks to the President’s address. When the government is ready for discussion and is giving the opportunity, why such confusion? I want to assure the students and parents that strict action will be taken against all those involved in this.”
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