Centre undertaking reforms to ensure entrance exam system error-free: Pradhan
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre undertaking reforms to ensure entrance exam system error-free: Pradhan

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said the Centre is undertaking various measures, including reforms, to ensure that the entrance examination system is error-free. Recalling that the government had faced serious challenges in the conduct of the entrance exam last year, he said it had appointed a high-powered committee under the leadership of former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan. Noting that the Centre, last year came out with a new act to prevent cheating and malpractices in exams, he said stern action will be taken against those involved in unfair practices. "With some administrative and academic reforms and stringent laws, the Centre with all state governments is committed to ensuring that the entrance exams are error-free for the students," he said.

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DigiYatra meets polls: NTA to conduct only entrances, not job exams
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4 days, 23 hours ago

DigiYatra meets polls: NTA to conduct only entrances, not job exams

India Today  

In a sweeping move to restore credibility and enhance transparency in the conduct of national entrance examinations, the Union government, under the aegis of education minister Dharmendra Pradhan, unveiled plans on December 17 to restructure the National Testing Agency. At a press conference brimming with transformative announcements, Pradhan declared that the NTA would exclusively focus on entrance tests for higher …

NTA to focus only on entrance exams from 2025, says Dharmendra Pradhan
5 days, 17 hours ago

NTA to focus only on entrance exams from 2025, says Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

In a major announcement in Parliament, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated that the National Testing Agency will focus solely on conducting entrance exams for higher education institutions starting in 2025, and will no longer oversee recruitment exams. Dharmendra Pradhan revealed that the government is exploring the possibility of introducing computer-adaptive tests and tech-driven entrance exams in the near future. In …

What are the major changes to be made by NTA from next year? Details here
5 days, 23 hours ago

What are the major changes to be made by NTA from next year? Details here

India TV News  

The National Testing Agency is set to undergo a significant transformation from next year onwards. According to the announcement made by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, NTA will now focus exclusively on conducting higher education entrance exams, including NEET-UG 2025, CUET-UG 2025, and UGC NET 2025. Panel suggests multi-level exam format The high-level committee suggested a multi-level exam format for …

NTA to only conduct entrance tests as part of exam reforms: Dharmendra Pradhan
6 days, 5 hours ago

NTA to only conduct entrance tests as part of exam reforms: Dharmendra Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

The National Testing Agency will, from 2025, conduct only entrance exams for higher education institutions and not recruitment exams, a move aimed at improving its functioning –– the agency has been roiled by controversies, mostly around paper leaks –– and in keeping with the recommendations of a high-level committee set up in June 2024. He added that the ministries of …

Radhakrishnan panel recommends restructuring of NTA, asks for better coordination with States
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6 days, 5 hours ago

Radhakrishnan panel recommends restructuring of NTA, asks for better coordination with States

The Hindu  

A high-level committee of experts, headed by former chairperson of the Indian Space Research Organisation K. Radhakrishnan, has recommended restructuring of the National Testing Agency. “NTA needs to be manned with internal domain-specific human resources and a leadership team with domain expertise, proven experience and skill sets who should take charge of the testing process in the future,” the report …

NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams: Pradhan
6 days, 14 hours ago

NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams: Pradhan

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. The move is part of examination reforms based on recommendation of a high level panel set up earlier this year following alleged leak of medical entrance NEET exam and …

NTA to focus only on entrance exams for higher education, says Dharmendra Pradhan
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6 days, 16 hours ago

NTA to focus only on entrance exams for higher education, says Dharmendra Pradhan

The Hindu  

The National Testing Agency will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. The move is part of examination reforms based on recommendation of a high level panel set up earlier this year following alleged leak of medical entrance NEET exam and series of …

NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams, not conduct any recruitment tests : Dharmendra Pradhan
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6 days, 16 hours ago

NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams, not conduct any recruitment tests : Dharmendra Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

The National Testing Agency will not conduct any recruitment exams starting 2025 and will focus on only higher education entrance exams, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. NTA to focus only on higher education entrance exams: Dharmendra Pradhan The move is part of examination reforms based on recommendation of a high level panel set up earlier this year …

NEET UG likely moving to online from pen and paper exam: Report
4 weeks, 1 day ago

NEET UG likely moving to online from pen and paper exam: Report

Hindustan Times  

National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate or NEET-UG is likely moving towards an online, computer-based test from the traditional pen and paper mode, Times of India has reported, citing Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. According to the report, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has indicated a transition of NEET UG to a computer-based exam from the existing pen-and-paper format. Hindustan Times …

Centre undertaking reforms to ensure error-free entrance exam system: Pradhan
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre undertaking reforms to ensure error-free entrance exam system: Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said the Centre was introducing reforms in the entrance examinations beginning January to ensure that the exam system is error-free. Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan delivered the inaugural address at the ISB Insights Forum 2024. The committee recommended a gradual shift to online testing, a hybrid model involving digitally transmitted question papers, and …

Centre undertaking reforms to ensure entrance exam system error-free: Pradhan
1 month, 1 week ago

Centre undertaking reforms to ensure entrance exam system error-free: Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said the Centre is undertaking various measures, including reforms, to ensure that the entrance examination system is error-free. Noting that the Centre, last year came out with a new act to prevent cheating and malpractices in exams, he said stern action will be taken against those involved in unfair practices. Recalling that the …

Pradhan says Govt introducing various reforms in entrance exams from January, seeks support from states
1 month, 1 week ago

Pradhan says Govt introducing various reforms in entrance exams from January, seeks support from states

Hindustan Times  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday announced that the Centre is introducing various reforms in the entrance examinations in the country beginning January and appealed to the state governments to extend their support for zero-error entrance tests. Based on last year's experiences, the government has introduced numerous reforms," he told reporters on the sidelines of a national workshop on …

‘Zero-error entrance test:’ Union Education Minister urges support from states for exam reforms
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Zero-error entrance test:’ Union Education Minister urges support from states for exam reforms

The Hindu  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday said the Centre would introduce various reforms in entrance examinations ahead of the new cycle beginning in January and sought the support of States to conduct “zero-error” entrance tests Mr. Pradhan, who was addressing the two-day National Workshop on Higher and Technical Education, said the Radhakrishnan panel had submitted its report on reforms …

Govt panel calls for comprehensive NTA reforms in proposal to Supreme Court
1 month, 1 week ago

Govt panel calls for comprehensive NTA reforms in proposal to Supreme Court

India TV News  

A high-level committee formed by the Ministry of Education to suggest reforms for the National Testing Agency has submitted its recommendations to the Supreme Court. The sources mentioned, the committee, chaired by former ISRO chief K. Radhakrishnan, has proposed key changes aimed at streamlining the NEET-UG examination process and enhancing the overall efficiency of the NTA. The sources stated, one …

Radhakrishnan Committee Recommends Transformative Changes to NEET, Aiming to Enhance Security and Fairness
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Radhakrishnan Committee Recommends Transformative Changes to NEET, Aiming to Enhance Security and Fairness

India Today  

The Radhakrishnan Committee has released a comprehensive report outlining transformative changes to the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). The committee recommends a phased shift to online testing, a multi-stage examination format for medical aspirants, streamlining subject choices in the Central University Entrance Test (CUET), and greater government control over exam administration. The committee also proposes a cap on the …

NTA Recommends Hybrid Mode for NEET Entrance Exam
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NTA Recommends Hybrid Mode for NEET Entrance Exam

ABP News  

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is considering conducting the NEET entrance exam in an online or hybrid mode for the upcoming exam. The committee, led by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan, has proposed several reforms to ensure transparency, security, and efficiency in the exam process. These reforms include conducting the exam in a hybrid mode for certain subjects, limiting subject …

Centralised examinations have not aced the test
5 months, 1 week ago

Centralised examinations have not aced the test

The Hindu  

In 2017, the Government of India established the National Testing Agency to conduct entrance examinations for professional courses. The NTA, that conducts more than 15 entrance examinations for various higher education institutions including the Common University Entrance Test for central university admissions and the post-graduate admissions in medical and University Grants Commission courses, is a lean and thin organisation, with …

‘End normalisation of marks’: Stakeholders tell Centre’s high-level exam reform panel
5 months, 1 week ago

‘End normalisation of marks’: Stakeholders tell Centre’s high-level exam reform panel

Hindustan Times  

The Centre’s high-level exam reform panel has received various suggestions from students and other stakeholders to establish norms addressing irregularities and lapses in the exam process, with a strong call to end the normalisation of marks. Other members of the panel include former AIIMS Delhi director Randeep Guleria, Central University of Hyderabad vice-chancellor BJ Rao, professor Emeritus in the Department …

No normalisation of marks, infra checks at centres among suggestions received by govt's exam reform panel
5 months, 1 week ago

No normalisation of marks, infra checks at centres among suggestions received by govt's exam reform panel

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: No normalisation of marks, proper communication in case of schedule changes, and infrastructure checks at exam centres are among the thousands of suggestions the Centre's high-level exam reform panel has received in response to its call for recommendations. Tasked with reviewing the functioning of the National Testing Agency, the panel headed by former ISRO chief R Radhakrishnan has …

Delhi University VC calls for examination reforms amid paper leak concerns
5 months, 1 week ago

Delhi University VC calls for examination reforms amid paper leak concerns

India Today  

Delhi University Vice-Chancellor Yogesh Singh has highlighted the urgency for structural reforms in the examination system to prevent paper leaks, which he termed as a serious issue affecting various competitive exams. Singh emphasised the need for the Centre to take action against those involved in "rigging" exams and expressed confidence that the ongoing CBI inquiry into the alleged paper leaks …

Exclusive: We will make exams 100 per cent foolproof, assures Dharmendra Pradhan
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Exclusive: We will make exams 100 per cent foolproof, assures Dharmendra Pradhan

India Today  

Soon after he resumed charge of the Union ministry of education, Dharmendra Pradhan had to deal with the storm that broke out over serious irregularities and subversions of the national entrance examination system with the Opposition even demanding his resignation. In an exclusive interview with India Today Group Editorial Director Raj Chengappa and Deputy Editor Anilesh S. Mahajan on June …

Centre’s panel on entrance exam reforms seeks suggestions from stakeholders
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Centre’s panel on entrance exam reforms seeks suggestions from stakeholders

Hindustan Times  

The high-level committee constituted by the central government, to bring reforms in the way entrance examinations are conducted in the country by the National Testing Agency, on Friday began seeking suggestions from stakeholders on their website, a process that will go on till July 7. The seven-member panel, headed by former ISRO chairman R Radhakrishnan, has been tasked with making …

NTA Reforms: Centre asks for inputs from students, parent
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NTA Reforms: Centre asks for inputs from students, parent

Firstpost  

In the wake of the NEET and UGC-NET controversy, the Ministry of Education earlier established a high-level expert council to guarantee the transparent, orderly, and equitable administration of exams The committee will offer suggestions for improving data security measures, restructuring the examination process mechanism, and enhancing the organization and operation of NTA Image Courtesy PTI In the midst of the …

NEET, NET Row: Centre's high-level panel on exam reforms to meet today, says report
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NEET, NET Row: Centre's high-level panel on exam reforms to meet today, says report

Hindustan Times  

The Union education ministry's high-level panel for suggesting exam reforms and reviewing functioning of the National Testing Agency will meet on Monday, sources said. The Education Ministry has formed a high-level panel for suggesting exam reforms and reviewing functioning of the National Testing Agency. Amid a row over irregularities in competitive exams, the ministry on Saturday notified a seven-member panel …

NEET-UG 2024: Former ISRO chief to lead 7-member panel to amend exam process
6 months ago

NEET-UG 2024: Former ISRO chief to lead 7-member panel to amend exam process

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid paper leak controversy, the Ministry of Education on Saturday announced the formation of a high-level committee of experts to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through the National Testing Agency. Led by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan, the seven-member panel will submit its report to the ministry within two months. The move follows the Centre’s …

Education ministry forms panel to recommend reforms in functioning of NTA
6 months ago

Education ministry forms panel to recommend reforms in functioning of NTA

Hindustan Times  

The Union education ministry on Saturday formed a seven-member committee to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through National Testing Agency. Union education minister Dharmendra Prardhan on Thursday announced that the government will constitute a high-level panel to bring reforms in NTA, while emphasising that there is a need for improvement in the functioning of NTA. According to …

Centre forms 7-member panel to ensure fair conduct of exams; Education Minister calls it 'first step to...'
6 months ago

Centre forms 7-member panel to ensure fair conduct of exams; Education Minister calls it 'first step to...'

India TV News  

The Union Ministry of Education has constituted a high-level committee of experts to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations. The Ministry of Education, in a statement, said that in order to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through National Testing Agency, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education constituted a high-level committee of experts to make …

"NTA to be strengthened": Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid row over NEET-UG, UGC-NET
6 months ago

"NTA to be strengthened": Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid row over NEET-UG, UGC-NET

Hindustan Times  

Amid an ongoing row over the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test-Undergraduate 2024 and the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan asserted to further strengthen the National Testing Agency by "reconsidering important things." "NTA to be strengthened": Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan amid row over NEET-UG, UGC-NET The Education Minister also assured action against those responsible for the alleged irregularities …

Amid NEET UG Row, Education Minister Pradhan says isolated cases should not affect those who cleared exams rightfully
6 months ago

Amid NEET UG Row, Education Minister Pradhan says isolated cases should not affect those who cleared exams rightfully

Hindustan Times  

Amid a raging row and constant demands by the opposition to re-conduct medical entrance exam NEET-UG, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday said isolated incidents of malpractices should not affect lakhs of students who cleared the examination rightfully. NEET UG Row: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, while attending a press conference, informed that the government will constitute a high-level …

Student unions demand Union Minister’s resignation over NEET, NET fiascos
6 months ago

Student unions demand Union Minister’s resignation over NEET, NET fiascos

The Hindu  

Student unions in Andhra Pradesh have strongly condemned the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test -UG row followed in quick succession by the cancellation of the University Grants Commission- National Eligibility Test, both conducted by the National Testing Agency and demanded immediate resignation of the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. In a statement on June 20, Student Federation of India State president K. …

NEET row: Centre forms high-level committee to review functioning of NTA
6 months ago

NEET row: Centre forms high-level committee to review functioning of NTA

Hindustan Times  

The Centre on Thursday formed a high-level committee to review the functioning of National Testing Agency amid the allegations of irregularities during the medical entrance examination NEET. “We are committed to holding zero-error exams, and a high-level committee is being formed to improve NTA functioning,” Pradhan said at a briefing. "Recommendations will be expected from that high-level committee to further …

NEET Paper Leak: Abhay Dubey's Take On The India Education System Shocks Everyone | ABP News
6 months ago

NEET Paper Leak: Abhay Dubey's Take On The India Education System Shocks Everyone | ABP News

ABP News  

Amid allegations of irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 results, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan also targeted the NTA on Sunday. Expressing displeasure with the NTA, the Education Minister said that if anyone within the NTA is found guilty, they will not be spared either. 'Significant Reforms Needed in NTA' Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said, "Two types of irregularities …

NEET UG Row: Accountability of NTA will also be fixed if lapses are found: Dharmendra Pradhan
6 months, 1 week ago

NEET UG Row: Accountability of NTA will also be fixed if lapses are found: Dharmendra Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday said that the government will not tolerate any malpractices, and irregularities in the conduct of competitive exams like NEET-UG, and even the accountability of the National Testing Agency will also be fixed in cases lapses are found. NEET UG Row: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan spoke amid the backlash from the opposition over …

NEET UG: Supreme Court To Hear Pleas On Transfer Of Cases And CBI Probe Into Alleged Paper Leak Shortly
6 months, 1 week ago

NEET UG: Supreme Court To Hear Pleas On Transfer Of Cases And CBI Probe Into Alleged Paper Leak Shortly

ABP News  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed the NEET exam controversy on Thursday, asserting the NTA's commitment to follow Supreme Court directives. "The NTA is committed to taking appropriate action in compliance with the directives of the Honorable Supreme Court regarding the NEET exam issue. As per the Supreme Court's instructions, the exam will be re-conducted for 1,563 students," Pradhan said. …

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan calls NEET-UG paper leak charges baseless
6 months, 1 week ago

Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan calls NEET-UG paper leak charges baseless

Hindustan Times  

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday rejected the allegations of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test or NEET-UG paper leak as baseless while reiterating the government’s commitment to safeguarding the interest of students. The comments came on the day the Supreme Court accepted the government’s suggestion for conducting a retest of 1563 students, who got grace marks due to loss …

NEET-UG: 'Action will be taken if...', reacts Dharmendra Pradhan after taking charge as Education Minister
6 months, 1 week ago

NEET-UG: 'Action will be taken if...', reacts Dharmendra Pradhan after taking charge as Education Minister

India TV News  

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Dharmendra Pradhan, who took charge as Minister of Education on Thursday, reacted to the latest development in the Supreme Court over the NEET-UG case. NTA proposes a re-test of 1563 students Supreme Court took into record the statement of NTA that a re-test of 1563 students, who who were awarded 'grace marks' to compensate for …

IPE must be conducted in an efficient and transparent manner: Sabitha Indra Reddy
1 year, 9 months ago

IPE must be conducted in an efficient and transparent manner: Sabitha Indra Reddy

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Education minister P. Sabitha Indra Reddy reviewed arrangements for the Intermediate exams starting from Tuesday, with collegiate and technical education commissioner Navin Mittal, education secretary V. Karuna on Monday and via a video conference with district collectors. She said arrangements had been made to hold the exams in 1,473 centres where 9,47,699 students would take the exams. Officials said …

Banking on education reforms in Andhra Pradesh
2 years, 5 months ago

Banking on education reforms in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

The dipping pass percentage in the public examinations in the State brings home a truth that students are finding it hard to crack the exams. Exam malpractice being the biggest issue that has been denting the government’s efforts to produce knowledgeable citizens, the exam pattern for students who wrote their Secondary School Certificate examinations in 2019 was revamped. Another noticeable …

CBSE 12th Boards, NEET, JEE Main: Govt to Take Final Call on Exams Tomorrow
3 years, 7 months ago

CBSE 12th Boards, NEET, JEE Main: Govt to Take Final Call on Exams Tomorrow

News 18  

A high-level meeting will be conducted tomorrow with all the States/UT education ministers, education secretaries, and chairpersons of state examination boards as well as stakeholders to discuss the conduct of exams for Class 12 and entrance examinations for professional courses like NEET, JEE Main in view of the coronavirus pandemic situation. CBSE, NEET, JEE: High Level Meeting LIVE Updates The …

Take Uniform Decision for Board Exams Across States: Shiv Sena Leader to Education Minister
3 years, 8 months ago

Take Uniform Decision for Board Exams Across States: Shiv Sena Leader to Education Minister

News 18  

Shiv Sena leader Arvind Sawant has written a letter to Minister of Education Ramesh Pokhiryal Nishank seeking a uniform policy for class 10 and 12 Board exams across states and boards. The letter came after Maharashtra Minister Varsha Gaikwad has hinted at the cancellation of Maharashtra Board Exams and assessment of students based on an alternative mode. “A unilateral decision …

Telangana intermediate exams: Format for practicals may change
3 years, 8 months ago

Telangana intermediate exams: Format for practicals may change

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The TS Board of Intermediate Education is likely to change the format of practical examinations as a one-time step for junior college students appearing for Intermediate examinations this year. The move comes a day after student representatives met education minister Sabitha Indra Reddy, education department officials and the State Human Rights Commission, seeking redressal of student grievances in the …

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