EXAM REFORM
RSS' Vidya Bharti pitches for reforms in entrance exam pattern
Vidya Bharti, tied to RSS, proposed aptitude-based exam changes following the NEET-UG leak to reduce student stress. Suggestions like open book exams, question paper banks, and JEE Advanced-style testing were sent to a panel led by K Radhakrishnan. D Ramakrishna Rao, in New Delhi, emphasized ending rote learning and coaching, targeting regular exams.
NEET controversy: Education reforms need to tackle the ‘how’, not just ‘what’ and ‘why’
The NEET controversy has also highlighted the requirement of derisking admission tests. It cannot be that if one test comes under the cloud, then there's no other backup for students. Reform initiatives in sensitive, critical sectors like education need to be injected in a manner that students are insulated from any potential failure. National Testing Agency (NTA), at the heart of this reform process and now of the controversy, conveys a serious gap between conceptualisation and execution.
Go back to schools to root out NEET-type malaise
The high-powered committee on entrance exam reforms, set up following the NEET-UG fiasco, is learnt to have received several of these inputs. Academics, experts and officials associated with the education ministry over the years have highlighted the urgent need to restore the primacy of school-level teaching and learning and for more 'distributed' school-level weightage in entrance exams.
UGC's role on pushing pen-paper exams now under the lens of govt and reform panel
Recent UGC decisions challenge NTA's digital exam quality as paper leaks and exam mode debates persist, raising concerns over the integrity of exams and the impact on candidates.
NEET exam row: Pradhan slams Cong, says it wants to run away from discussion in Parliament
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan criticized the Congress on Saturday, accusing it of wanting to avoid a discussion in Parliament over the NEET exam issue. This statement follows Rahul Gandhi's request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a respectful and thorough discussion in Parliament on the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the NEET exam.
UGC NET New Exam Date 2024: NTA announces new dates for June session. Check details
UGC NET 2024: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced new dates for the UGC NET June session due to previous postponements. The NCET 2024 will be on July 10, the Joint CSIR-UGC NET from July 25-27, and the UGC NET June 2024 Cycle from August 21 to September 4. All exams will now be computer-based. The AIAPGET 2024 will proceed on July 6 as scheduled. A high-level committee led by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan is reviewing the NTA’s procedures after the June 18 UGC-NET exam was canceled due to irregularities.
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Govt ready for discussion on NEET but that should happen by maintaining decorum: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
Dharmendra Pradhan's proactive approach in addressing NEET concerns in Lok Sabha is evident through the removal of NTA officials and formation of a high-level committee. The government's commitment to resolving irregularities and involving the opposition in discussions on upcoming exams highlights a proactive and inclusive strategy.
NEET: Panel invites suggestions from students and parents for reform of exam body NTA. Here's how you can share and the last date
NEET Exam: The Ministry of Education's panel seeks input from stakeholders, including students and parents, to reform the NTA amid allegations of exam irregularities. Stakeholders can submit suggestions until July 7 via the Innovate India website. The panel aims to improve exam processes and data security at NTA, which oversees exams like NEET and JEE.
Tamil Nadu Assembly passes resolution to scrap NEET amid controversy
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the union government to scrap the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) and allow state governments to conduct medical admissions based on class 12 marks. This resolution, introduced by Chief Minister MK Stalin, follows uproar over a paper leak in the NEET-UG 2024 exam and the postponement of NEET-PG 2024. Regional parties like Manithaneya Makkal Katchi, Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, and the Communist Party of India (Marxist) supported the resolution.
NEET paper leak case: Bihar Police investigation points to modus operandi, flaws in system
In NEET cases, arrests were made in Godhra and Kheda in Gujarat, Latur in Maharashtra and Patna in Bihar. Sources told ET that the place of the examination centre plays a big role in 'fixing' the system. They usually choose a city which is away from the limelight and where there could be little doubt about any malpractice. Students from West Bengal appeared for NEET in Godhra in Gujarat.
Those guilty of paper leaks won't be spared: President Droupadi Murmu
Insisting that there should be "complete transparency and probity" in the process of competitive examinations and government recruitment, President Droupadi Murmu said: "Regarding the recent instances of paper leaks in some examinations, my government is committed to a fair investigation and ensuring strict punishment to the culprits."
NEET & Clean: Experts bat for exam rejig; recommend use of AI, computer-based tests
Their recommendations include holding computer-based tests, multiple shifts, multiple days, use of AI to ensure each question paper is unique, more involvement of medical colleges, higher discipline across the student community to adhere to fair testing.
Centre's panel on exam reforms to engage with parents, students; take stock of concerns
The Education Ministry's exam reforms panel, led by former ISRO chief R Radhakrishnan, will consult with parents and students to address concerns over exam processes amid controversies surrounding NEET and NET exams. During its initial meeting, the committee reviewed NTA operations, focusing on developing a secure, flexible, and tamper-proof testing system.
Date for (NEET-PG) 2024 exams will be declared by next week, says NBE President Abhijat Sheth
Days after Union Health Ministry postponed the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test postgraduate (NEET-PG) 2024 examination slated for June 23, President, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences Abhijat Sheth on Tuesday said that the SOPs and protocols will be reviewed as soon as possible and next date for the examination will be declared by next week.
"Disappointing...": BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar on NEET UG exam issue
BJP leader Rajeev Chandrasekhar expressed disappointment over students being disadvantaged in the NEET UG exams but praised the government's steps to ensure exam integrity. The NTA, which conducted the exams, faced criticism for alleged irregularities. The Ministry of Education formed a high-level committee, led by Dr K. Radhakrishnan, to recommend reforms for transparent and fair exam conduct, data security, and NTA functioning. The committee will submit its report in two months.
Centre orders CBI probe into alleged irregularities in NEET-UG exam
The Education Ministry has handed over the investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 exam to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). This decision follows the removal of National Testing Agency (NTA) Director General Subodh Singh amid controversy. Pradeep Singh Kharola, Chairman and Managing Director of India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), has been given additional charge of the NTA. Meanwhile, the NEET-PG exams scheduled for June 23 have been postponed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).
NEET row: 1,563 candidates to appear for NEET-UG retest today
NEET-UG retest: A retest for NEET-UG involving 1,563 candidates is scheduled for Sunday, overseen by officials from the National Testing Agency and the Union education ministry at exam centres. This decision follows the withdrawal of grace marks initially given to compensate for delays in starting the exam at six centres across Meghalaya, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, and Chandigarh.
Candidates express anguish over postponement of NEET-PG by Centre
A statement released by the ministry said that the decision to postpone the examination was taken in view of the recent incidents of allegations regarding the integrity of certain competitive examinations.
Centre's seven-member high-level panel formed to oversee NTA's functioning to hold meet, sources
The Centre's high-level committee overseeing the National Testing Agency (NTA) is set to meet on Monday to address transparency and operational issues. This committee, led by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, will submit its recommendations on reforming the examination process and improving data security to the Ministry of Education in the next two months. The NTA, which conducted the NEET-UG exams, has faced criticism and allegations of irregularities, leading to protests and demands for its disbandment.
NEET-UG 'paper leak' a localised matter; NTA to be reformed before next cycle: Officials
Underlining that addressing the concerns of students and parents is top priority of the government, the people said National Testing Agency (NTA) will be reformed, which has become necessary following allegations of irregularities, before the next NEET-UG exam.
Centre's high-level panel on exam reforms to meet on Monday: Sources
Former AIIMS-Delhi director Randeep Guleria, University of Hyderabad Vice-Chancellor BJ Rao, professor emeritus in IIT-Madras' Department of Civil Engineering K Ramamurthy, People Strong co-founder and Karmayogi Bharat board member Pankaj Bansal, IIT-Delhi Dean of Student Affairs Aditya Mittal and Education Ministry Joint Secretary Govind Jaiswal are other members of the panel.
NTA website, its other portals secure; reports of they being hacked wrong: Officials
Officials have clarified that the National Testing Agency (NTA) website and other portals are secure, and reports of compromised or hacked information are false. The education ministry has set up a panel to review NTA's functioning, recommend exam reforms, and ensure data security.
CBI registers FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in NEET-UG
CBI registers FIR for alleged irregularities in NEET-UG exams. Ministry of Education assigns case to CBI for thorough investigation. Government enacts Public Examination Act to prevent unfair means in exams.
Education system handed over to 'mafia' by Modi govt: Priyanka Gandhi
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticizes the Narendra Modi government for alleged irregularities in national competitive exams, including NEET-UG, accusing the government of handing over the education system to the 'mafia' and 'corrupt'.
"Total incompetence...": Jairam Ramesh on NEET-PG exam postponement
Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi, attributing frequent exam cancellations to his "total incompetence" and that of his associates. The NEET-PG exam, scheduled for June 23, was postponed due to concerns over exam integrity. The Health Ministry announced the postponement to review the exam processes. Allegations of irregularities in NEET-UG exams, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), led to protests and demands for NTA's disbandment. A 7-member committee, led by Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, will recommend reforms in exam processes and data security within two months.
Education ministry to initiate talks with health ministry over reforming format, structure of NEET
The move comes with the NEET-UG 2024 exam, which saw nearly 2.4 million participants, facing allegations of question paper leaks and grace marks being awarded to over 1,500 students. The results, announced on June 4, triggered protests and legal actions. Senior officials confirmed to ET that learning from the experience, such an effort is being initiated to minimise any vulnerabilities in the exam process.
NEET-UG result uproar: Big shake-up looms for NTA amid backlash over exam results
Amid ongoing controversy over the NEET-UG medical entrance exam, significant changes are anticipated within the National Testing Agency (NTA). The agency's operations and exam management are under review, with a high-level committee potentially being formed to provide recommendations, according to government sources cited by The Times of India.
HECI via consensus on 100-day agenda: Education Minister plans to introduce legislation in Parliament
The Union education ministry will pursue its long-pending agenda of bringing in a single higher education regulator, the Higher Education Commission of India (HECI), within the next 100 days, ET has gathered. It will also look to get the wheels moving for the twice-a-year board exam format from 2025.
In a ‘no-option’ election, despite absence of a Modi wave, he remains the central factor: Neerja Chowdhury
Neerja Chowdhury says: "While the voices of dissatisfaction against BJP government have increased, whether it is with unemployment, rising prices, Agniveers programme, exam leaks, a whole host of issues. But it did not look like an anger election, what is called dissatisfaction versus anger and that makes a lot of difference."
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