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Exam leaks: Russian hackers to coaching centres to one weak link
Desperate students, coaching centers, agents, 'solvers' and a kingpin- all of these factors are common to every case of exam paper leak that has recently been reported.
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.
Pen'n'paper just won't pass
NTA conducted Joint Entrance Exams (Main) 2024 in two sessions - January and April - totalling over 1.4 mn distinct students via 500-plus exam centres across more than 300 cities in India and abroad. Paper 1 for BTech/ BE admissions in 13 languages was fully CBT, spread over 10 shifts in 5 days. The mega operations were conducted almost free of online glitches, although there were some past issues concerning impersonation due to ambiguities in Aadhaar-based authentication.
NTA panel likely to focus on lack of cadre, in-house expertise
The NTA's shift to pen-paper exams like NEET-UG has raised concerns, deviating from its online testing focus. The involvement of TCS, challenges with pen-paper exams, and the UGC-NET's transition to a paper format have impacted the testing body's operations.
Experts weigh in with 'infra for online exams', UPSC model
Experts suggest building an online infrastructure and examining the model of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for conducting prelims and mains examinations. They suggest using artificial intelligence and question banks to reduce the chances of leakage. Former UPSC chairman Deepak Gupta emphasized the importance of assessing medical fraternity members who focus on multiple choice questions.
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 NET Result: Nearly 33 lakh students affected as govt agency fails the test
The Centre's handling of NEET and UGC-NET exams in 2024 has left nearly 33 lakh students affected due to alleged fraud and paper leak issues. Approximately 24 lakh science stream students preparing for NEET faced challenges including allegations of leaked papers and disputes over grace marks. Meanwhile, UGC-NET, traditionally a computer-based test (CBT) since 2018, unexpectedly shifted to a pen-paper format, leading to concerns about security and processing delays.
KARTET releases admit card for TET exam 2024: Here are key things you should keep in mind
KARTET (Google Trends): The Karnataka Teachers Eligibility Test (KARTET) 2024 admit cards have been released on June 20. Scheduled for June 30, the exam offers two papers: Paper I for classes I-V in the morning and Paper II for classes VI-VIII in the afternoon. Applicants can download their admit cards from schooleducation.kar.nic.in using their application number and date of birth.
Govt concerned over 'not so NEET' conduct by NTA and several 'lapses'
Government concerns over lapses in NTA's conduct of NEET 2024, including grace marks awarded to students and alleged exam paper leak.
UPSC Civil Services (Prelims) Exam Admit Card 2024 released: Here is how to download and all important details
The UPSC unveils Civil Services (Prelims) Exam 2024 admit cards: Candidates can now download their UPSC CSE Prelims admit card 2024 from upsconline.nic.in. Instructions for downloading the hall ticket are provided, with exam schedule details. The UPSC anticipates conducting the exam in two shifts on June 16, 2024. Candidates are advised to acquire their admit cards promptly for a seamless examination process.
67 candidates share top rank in NEET-UG, maximum from Rajasthan
67 candidates, including 14 girls, secured top rank in NEET-UG conducted by NTA. Majority from Rajasthan. Passing percentage 56.4%. Among those who have qualified the country's biggest entrance exam for admission to MBBS and BDS courses at the undergraduate level, 5,47,036 are male, 7,69,222 are female and 10 are transgender persons, the NTA said.
RBSE Rajasthan Board Class 10 Toppers list 2024: Check toppers districts, and other details
RBSE has announced the Class 10 Board Exam results. Students can check their scores on the official RBSE website, including subject-wise marks, grades, and pass status. Original marksheets will be distributed to schools after online publication. The pass percentage trends show consistent performance of girls over boys.
Rajasthan Board RBSE 10th Results 2024: Here are result date, how to check via online, sms and other details
The Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE) will announce the Class 10 Board Examination results for 2024 by May 20. Students can check their scores online at rajeduboard.rajasthan.gov.in using their roll numbers. The exams, held from March 7 to March 30, 2024, are crucial for students' academic progress. Results can also be accessed via SMS.
Odisha CHSE Class 12 Results 2024: How to check on chseodisha.nic.in, via SMS, and Digilocker; Websites, steps, and other details
The Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE) in Odisha is set to announce the results for the Class 12 board exams on May 26. Students can check their mark sheets directly from the official websites at chseodisha.nic.in and orissaresults.nic.in. Additionally, the Odisha board has provided options to check results using the SMS service and DigiLocker. Last year, the overall pass percentage was 78.88%, with Science, Commerce, and Arts streams recording pass percentages of 96.12%, 89.20%, and 82.10%, respectively.
ETtech Deals Digest: Startup funding plummets 88% on year to $26 million this week
Goodwater Capital emerged as the topmost investor in terms of deal volume in the latest week.
CBSE 10th results 2024: How to check Class 10 results via online, Digilocker and SMS. Step-by-step guide
CBSE Class 10 Result 2024: Shortly after the announcement of class 12 result, CBSE also announced the Class 10 board exam results today. Here is a step by step guide to check your marks on the board's official website. If the official website doesn't work you can still get the result through other methods.
CBSE class 12 board exam results declared; Here's how to check result, marks, other details
CBSE Result Class 12: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the class 12 board results today, surprising many who expected the results to be released after May 20. The results, available on cbse.gov.in, show an increase in the pass percentage by 0.65 compared to last year, with 87.98% of students passing the exams. To check the results, students can visit the CBSE results website, choose their class (10th or 12th), enter their roll number and date of birth, and click 'Submit.' The results are also accessible through the Umang mobile app, DigiLocker, and the IVRS system.
Kerala SSLC Results 2024: 10th board results announced;How to check scores online and more
SSLC Kerala Result 2024 Date and Time: Kerala boards announced the Kerala Secondary School Leaving Certificate (SSLC) class 10th result for the year 2024, according to various reports. This follows the release pattern of the previous year, where the SSLC Result 2023 was announced on May 19, 2023, at 3 PM through a press conference.
JEE Mains Exam Session 2 result out at jeemain.nta.ac.in. Check how to download your result online, marking scheme; 56 candidates achieve 100 NTA score
The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Wednesday announced the results for JEE Main 2024 Session 2. Candidates who registered for the Joint Entrance Examination - Main April Session 2024 can easily access and download their JEE scorecards for 2024 via the official website. Following the release of the results, NTA disclosed that 56 candidates attained a flawless 100 NTA score in the JEE-Main engineering entrance exam, with the majority hailing from Telangana.
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