ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
NEET UG 2024: Supreme Court to hear pleas on July 18
NEET UG 2024: The Supreme Court adjourned the hearing of petitions seeking cancellation and investigation into NEETUG malpractices until July due to pending responses from the Centre and NTA. Despite separate affidavits being filed by the Centre and NTA, not all parties have received them. The Centre assured that affidavits were served to petitioners' counsel. The court is analysing data analytics and marks distribution to determine the need for a retest.
Panel studies US and UK models for exam reforms, plans NTA revamp
The education ministry and exam reforms panel are exploring US and UK entrance exam models for potential changes, like computer-based testing. Public feedback favors domain-specific and social aptitude tests. Central government is discussing NTA's role and accountability, considering a statutory structure.
NEET-UG 2024 under scrutiny: Supreme Court to hear multiple petitions on alleged irregularities
The Supreme Court of India will examine several petitions regarding the NEET-UG 2024 controversy, focusing on alleged malpractices and calls for a re-exam. The government and NTA oppose these demands, citing a lack of evidence and potential harm to honest candidates. This case underscores the challenges in maintaining the integrity of crucial entrance exams affecting millions of students.
Cancellation of NEET UG would be counterproductive, harmful to larger public interest:NTA to SC
The National Testing Agency (NTA) informed the Supreme Court on Friday that cancelling the contentious NEET-UG 2024 examination would be significantly detrimental to public interest and the future prospects of successful candidates. The NTA emphasized that the alleged leak incident does not impact the overall examination conducted on May 5 and that only a small number of candidates were involved, as determined by investigating agencies.
IIT Delhi alumnus sparks debate with "grinding hard to get into IIT pointless, not worth it" statement
An alumni of the Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) recently stirred up a heated debate on X by questioning the value of striving hard to get into IITs. His remarks, sparked by watching the third season of Kota Factory on Netflix, have ignited widespread discussion about the significance of academic rigor and its impact on students' lives beyond graduation.
Out of 1563, 813 candidates appear for NEET-UG retest: National Testing Agency
The re-conduct of the exam was announced following allegations of irregularities in NEET-UG, including paper leaks. Amid allegations of irregularities in the conduct of entrance examinations, the National Testing Agency (NTA) claimed on Sunday that its website and all its web portals are fully secure.
No neat solution to NEET, BSc or gap year part of study plan B
The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) is embroiled in controversy, leading students seeking entrance to medical colleges to explore alternative paths such as taking a year off to prepare for the next round, considering foreign colleges, or opting for domestic Bachelor of Science (BSc) programs.
Delhi Congress holds protest outside BJP office over NEET 'paper leak'
The medical entrance examination, National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) or NEET-UG, was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on May 5 with around 24 lakh candidates taking part.
MHT CET 2024 Result to be out today; Here's how to check and other details
The Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (CET) Cell is set to announce the Maharashtra Common Entrance Test (MHT CET) 2024 results for both PCM and PCB streams today, June 16. Candidates can check their results on the official website and download their scorecards. The results will facilitate admission to engineering and other courses for qualified candidates.
Education ministry panel to look into NEET grace marks controversy, report in a week
A committee formed by the education ministry is investigating the awarding of "grace" marks to 1,600 NEET-UG medical entrance exam students. Chaired by a former UPSC head, the panel is set to deliver recommendations within a week. The government will then decide on revising marks for those given "grace" points. The issue has sparked political controversy, with demands for investigation and threats of legal action.
Centre to re-examine NEET-UG results amid concerns raised by students, Opposition
Saturday's announcement comes amid uproar from students and the country's political opposition alleging irregularities in the evaluation process. Pradeep Kumar Joshi, the NTA's Chairperson received a letter from the Indian Medical Association requesting a re-examination "to ensure a fair and transparent evaluation process for all the students." The IMA also demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into the alleged irregularities.
West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination results out, 99.63 pc clears test
An impressive 99.63% of 1,13,492 candidates passed this year's West Bengal Joint Entrance Examination (WBJEE), officials announced. Among the successful candidates, 34,342 are girls and 26,462 are from outside the state. Kingshuk Patra from Bankura Zilla School topped the list, followed by Subhradeep Paul and Bibaswan Biswas. North 24 Parganas had the highest number of qualifiers (10,489), followed by Purba Medinipur (7,331). Kolkata had 6,338 qualifiers. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee congratulated the successful candidates and encouraged those who did not qualify to stay determined.
KEAM admit card 2024 now available at cee.kerala.gov.in. Check steps to download, important dates and other key details
On Wednesday, the Commissioner for Entrance Examinations (CEE) Kerala unveiled the Admit Card for the Kerala Engineering, Architecture, and Medical Entrance Exam (KEAM) 2024. Those who have enrolled for this computer-based entrance test can retrieve and print their KEAM 2024 Hall Ticket from the designated official website.
JEECUP 2024 admit card now available at jeecup.admissions.nic.in. Check how to download and other details here
JEECUP 2024 admit card: The Joint Entrance Examination Council, Uttar Pradesh (JEECUP), has issued admit cards for students intending to take the statewide polytechnic entrance test. These admit cards are accessible for download via the official JEECUP website. The exams are scheduled to take place from June 13 to June 20, 2024.
TS EAMCET and TS EAPCET 2024 results declared: Check toppers list, marks and other details
JNTU Hyderabad declared the TS EAMCET Result 2024 for TS EAPCET 2024 on May 18. Toppers include Sativada Jyothiraditya and Golla Lekha Harshaa. Exams held on May 7-11, 2024, with 2,40,617 students in Engineering stream and 91,633 in Agriculture and Pharmacy streams. Follow steps to check results.
JEE Advanced 2024 admit cards out: Here is how to download from jeeadv.ac.in and things to remember
JEE Advanced 2024 admit card: The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has released the admit cards for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced 2024, allowing candidates to download them from the official website. The exam is scheduled for May 26th at various centers across India. The exam will be conducted as a computer-based test with a specific pattern and marking scheme.
NTA announces results for NIFT MDes, MFTech, MFM programmes; Here's how you can check
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday announced the results for the National Institute of Fashion Technology 2024 Entrance Examination. The first stage, comprising the General Ability Test (GAT) and/or Creative Ability Test (CAT), took place on February 5
AIMA witness 20 pc growth in registration for MAT entrance exam in 2023 over pre-Covid era
All India Management Association observed a 20% increase in MAT registrations in 2023 compared to the pre-Covid period. The growth includes expanded test centers, more women candidates, and increased registrations from tier II and III cities.
JEE-Mains: NTA warns against 'cheating', students maybe barred even based on post-exam analysis
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has warned candidates against using unfair means in the JEE-Main exams, stating that they can face penalties even after the exam through post-exam data analysis. NTA will use video data analysis and AI for remote biometric matching to identify any malpractice. Rigorous measures, including biometric authentication and frisking, have been put in place to ensure exam fairness. Any compromise of the exam's sanctity may lead to cancellation of candidature and criminal proceedings. Security measures include surprise visits and AI tools for application verification.
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