UGC-NET paper on darknet, panel to review NTA: Pradhan
6 months ago

UGC-NET paper on darknet, panel to review NTA: Pradhan

Hindustan Times  

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Thursday that a “specific question paper” for the UGC-NET was leaked on the darknet, leading to the cancellation of the exam that is used to screen PhD candidates, pick assistant professors and award Junior Research Fellowship. UGC-NET paper on darknet, panel to review NTA: Pradhan The cancellation was announced on Wednesday in the midst of widespread anger over the possibility that another important national academic test, the NEET-UG that is used for medical college admissions, was leaked or its evaluation process bungled due to question errors. Pradhan emphasized the government’s commitment to “zero-error testing.” The minister also addressed concerns about the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate programs, saying the government is in communication with Bihar authorities regarding an alleged paper leak incident there. Pradhan also said that the incident of paper leak in UGC-NET is an “institutional failure of NTA”.

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NTA to focus only on entrance exams from 2025, says Dharmendra Pradhan
6 days, 20 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 …

Radhakrishnan panel recommends restructuring of NTA, asks for better coordination with States
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1 week 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 conduct UGC-NET from Aug 21 to Sept 4
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NTA to conduct UGC-NET from Aug 21 to Sept 4

Hindustan Times  

The National Testing Agency will conduct the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test from August 21 to September 4 in the Computer Based Test mode. The exam was held on June 18 but cancelled a day later due to allegations of paper leaks. On June 19, the Union education ministry said the UGC-NET was cancelled based on inputs from the National …

NEET paper leaks: MHA orders audit of NTA exam servers across India by I4C experts
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NEET paper leaks: MHA orders audit of NTA exam servers across India by I4C experts

New Indian Express  

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Paper leak case: NTA announces revised dates for UGC-NET, CSIR UGC-NET, NCET exams
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Paper leak case: NTA announces revised dates for UGC-NET, CSIR UGC-NET, NCET exams

The Hindu  

The National Testing Agency on Friday night announced the new dates of cancelled and postponed examinations, including the UGC-NET, amid a raging row over alleged irregularities in their conduct. Editorial |Testing times: On the need to mend the National Testing Agency The exam was cancelled after the Education Ministry received inputs that the integrity of the exam was compromised. However, …

NTA announces fresh exam dates, UGC-NET to be held from Aug 21-Sept 4
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NTA announces fresh exam dates, UGC-NET to be held from Aug 21-Sept 4

Hindustan Times  

Amid a raging row over alleged irregularities in the conduct of competitive exams, the National Testing Agency Friday night released fresh dates for cancelled and postponed examinations, announcing the UGC-NET will now be held from August 21-September 4. UGC NET exam date 2024 live updates Amid a raging row over alleged irregularities in the conduct of competitive exams, the National …

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 …

NTA rubbishes website hack reports, says all portals secure amid paper leak row
6 months ago

NTA rubbishes website hack reports, says all portals secure amid paper leak row

India TV News  

Paper leak row: The National Testing Agency website and all its associated web portals are fully secure, and reports suggesting they have been compromised and hacked are incorrect and misleading, officials said on Sunday. IMA appreciates timely steps taken by govt in paper leak matter Indian Medical Association congratulate Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Health …

UGC-NET paper leak: CBI questions three suspects in Kushinagar
6 months ago

UGC-NET paper leak: CBI questions three suspects in Kushinagar

Hindustan Times  

Three people, including two aides of a coaching centre and a UGC-NET aspirant were questioned by Central Bureau of Investigation in east Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar district on Saturday in connection with the UGC-NET paper leak case, confirmed senior police officials. The CBI had registered an FIR into the paper leak case on Thursday Earlier, the UGC-NET June 2024 exam conducted …

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 …

NEET-UG, UGC-NET row: Centre reveals disturbing ‘darknet’ angle; Congress to launch protest | 10 points
6 months ago

NEET-UG, UGC-NET row: Centre reveals disturbing ‘darknet’ angle; Congress to launch protest | 10 points

Hindustan Times  

Amid national outrage over irregularities in NEET-UG and UGC-NET, union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan has vowed that the National Testing Agency – which conducts these entrance exams – will be strengthened and those responsible for paper leaks will be punished. Here are 10 points on NEET-UG and UGC-NET rows: The minister said on Thursday that the government is committed to …

"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 …

When was UGC-NET exam paper leaked? CBI sources reveal the dates
6 months ago

When was UGC-NET exam paper leaked? CBI sources reveal the dates

India TV News  

The CBI registered an FIR into the UGC-NET paper leak case against unidentified persons on a reference from the Union Education Ministry, officials said. The next day, the University Grants Commission received inputs from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre that the paper was available on the darknet and was allegedly being …

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 …

CBI begins probe after UGC-NET 2024 cancelled due to paper leak
6 months ago

CBI begins probe after UGC-NET 2024 cancelled due to paper leak

Hindustan Times  

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Thursday launched a probe into the UGC-NET 2024 ‘scam,’ a day after the Union education ministry cancelled the exam due to the paper being leaked. Lucknow, Jun 20 : Police detain National Students' Union of India supporters and students during a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged …

‘UGC-NET paper leaked on Darknet’: Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on cancellation of exam
6 months ago

‘UGC-NET paper leaked on Darknet’: Education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on cancellation of exam

Hindustan Times  

Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday revealed that the UGC-NET examination paper was leaked on Darknet, leading to its cancellation. “Soon after it was clear that the UGC-NET question paper on Dark Net matches the original question paper of UGC-NET, we decided to cancel the examination,” Pradhan said at a briefing. “On June 19, 2024, the University Grants Commission …

UGC-NET 2024 cancelled: NSUI members detained for protesting outside Education Minister's house
6 months ago

UGC-NET 2024 cancelled: NSUI members detained for protesting outside Education Minister's house

The Hindu  

Several members of the Congress-affiliated National Students’ Union of India were on June 20 detained while protesting outside Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's residence in New Delhi against the cancellation of the UGC-NET examination. The Union education ministry late on Wednesday night ordered the cancellation of UGC-NET following inputs of the exam's integrity being compromised. Members of the NSUI led by …

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