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 its national president Varun Choudhary gathered outside Mr. Pradhan's residence and demanded a ban on the National Testing Agency and a probe into the alleged incidents of paper leak. The student leaders were seen raising slogans against the alleged corruption in the NTA and the perceived inaction by the Education Minister.

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UGC-NET 2024: SC refuses to entertain plea challenging Centre’s decision to conduct fresh examination
4 months, 1 week ago

UGC-NET 2024: SC refuses to entertain plea challenging Centre’s decision to conduct fresh examination

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea challenging a decision of the Centre to conduct the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test afresh from August 21. The allegations over NEET-UG 2024 | Explained The Ministry had announced its decision the day after the June 18 exam based on prima facie indicators found by the Home Ministry’s National …

CBI likely to file charge sheet against youth who circulated 'doctored' screenshot of UGC-NET paper
5 months, 2 weeks ago

CBI likely to file charge sheet against youth who circulated 'doctored' screenshot of UGC-NET paper

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The CBI is preparing to file a charge sheet against a youth accused of circulating a "doctored" screenshot of the UGC-NET paper on Telegram, which prompted the cancellation of the exam following an alert from the Union home ministry about a potential breach. The exam was abruptly cancelled by the Union education ministry on June 19 following alerts …

NEET petitioners allege lack of transparency, systematic fraud
5 months, 2 weeks ago

NEET petitioners allege lack of transparency, systematic fraud

Hindustan Times  

As the Supreme Court gears up to hear on Thursday a clutch of petition demanding the re-conduct of NEET-UG 2024 due to alleged paper leaks and other malpractices, the group of students challenging the results of the all India examination claimed a “systematic fraud” that compromised the sanctity of the examination and eroded trust in medical education across the country. …

Student groups protest in Delhi demanding to scrap NTA
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Student groups protest in Delhi demanding to scrap NTA

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Students’ Federation of India along with NSUI, AISA, AISF, Samajwadi Chhatra Sabha and other student organizations from across the country held a protest at the Jantar Mantar on Wednesday demanding scrapping of NTA and resignation of Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan. Addressing the gathering, SFI general secretary Mayukh Biswas said, “The NTA and education minister Dharmendra Pradhan have …

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, …

NEET-UG protest: NSUI storms into NTA office
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NEET-UG protest: NSUI storms into NTA office

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Protesting over alleged irregularties in NEET-UG exam, several members of the Congress’ students wing, the National Students’ Union of India, forcibly entered the NTA’s head office and locked it from the inside Visuals from the scene showed a large crowd of NSUI members chanting slogans such as “NTA band karo” and “NTA murdabad”. We demand that the NTA …

NEET-UG row: NSUI members barge into NTA headquarters, lock its office in protest
5 months, 3 weeks ago

NEET-UG row: NSUI members barge into NTA headquarters, lock its office in protest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Members of NSUI, Congress's student wing, barged into the headquarters of the National Testing Agency, which is under the scanner over alleged irregularities in the conduct of NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams, and locked its doors as a sign of protest. National Students' Union of India members stormed into the testing agency's office here in Okhla during a protest …

NEET row: Cong students' wing NSUI's members storm NTA office in Delhi, demand closure of exam body
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NEET row: Cong students' wing NSUI's members storm NTA office in Delhi, demand closure of exam body

Hindustan Times  

Members of Congress's student wing National Students Union of India on barged inside the office of the National Testing Agency, the examination body under fire over the NEET and UGC-NET row. The NSUI protests are held on the day President Droupadi Murmu asserted that the Narendra Modi-led NDA government at the Centre is committed to a fair probe in the …

NEET 2024 News Live: CBI arrests school principal, VP in Hazaribagh
5 months, 4 weeks ago

NEET 2024 News Live: CBI arrests school principal, VP in Hazaribagh

Hindustan Times  

In Delhi, over a dozen students were detained on Wednesday during a protest against the NEET UG examination organised by the Jawaharlal Nehru University students' union along with other outfits. NEET 2024 News Live: The Central Bureau of Investigation arrested Oasis School Principal-cum-District coordinator of NEET exams Ehsanul Haq, Vice Principal Imtiyaz Alam and another individual on allegations of tampering …

CBI team probing UGC-NET paper-leak case harassed in Bihar, 4 arrested
6 months ago

CBI team probing UGC-NET paper-leak case harassed in Bihar, 4 arrested

Firstpost  

The Centre had cancelled the UGC-NET exam after it found that the paper had been leaked and was circulating on messaging application Telegram A team of Central Bureau of Investigation probing the UGC-NET case was on Sunday heckled in Bihar. Earlier this week, the Centre had cancelled the UGC-NET exam after it found that the paper had been leaked and …

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 …

'Please do justice, you are our last hope', protesting NEET students urge PM Modi after holding march in Delhi
6 months ago

'Please do justice, you are our last hope', protesting NEET students urge PM Modi after holding march in Delhi

India TV News  

The NEET UG paper leak row is intensifying as the NEET students and their parents, on Sunday, protested at Jantar Mantar demanding to re-conduct the medical entrance examination. The protestors also took out a march from Jantar Mantar to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence at Lok Kalyan Marg. Committee formed for reformations After massive public outcry, the Ministry of Education …

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 …

Government orders CBI probe into allegations of irregularities, malpractices in NEET-UG exam
6 months ago

Government orders CBI probe into allegations of irregularities, malpractices in NEET-UG exam

India TV News  

NEET-UG row: The Centre on Saturday ordered a CBI investigation into the allegations of malpractices and paper leak in the conduct of NEET-UG exam for the admission to medical courses. "National Testing Agency conducted NEET Examination on 5th May 2024 in OMR mode. On June 13, the NTA informed the Supreme Court that the scorecards of 1563 candidates who were …

Neet not neat, mired in mess
6 months ago

Neet not neat, mired in mess

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Amid nation-wide uproar over NEET-UG exam irregularities involving lives of lakhs of students and agonising parents, the spotlight is sharply on the systematic failure of our institutions to conduct public examinations. The fallout of the massive irregularities is that aspirants, who were otherwise eligible to get admission into over 50,000 government medical colleges across the country, would find …

NEET-UG, UGC-NET row: 'BJP's corruption weakening country,' says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra
6 months ago

NEET-UG, UGC-NET row: 'BJP's corruption weakening country,' says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Hindustan Times  

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday slammed the Narendra Modi government over paper leaks, alleging that 'BJP's corruption is weakening the country'. In a post on X, Gandhi said that under the BJP, paper leaks turned into a “national problem” and have ruined the future of millions of youth. “Under BJP rule, paper leaks have become a national problem …

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 …

Millions of students at risk: India’s elite exams hit by corruption ‘scam’
6 months ago

Millions of students at risk: India’s elite exams hit by corruption ‘scam’

Al Jazeera  

More than 3 million aspirants took India’s top tests for medical and research schools. On 19 June, Narendra Modi’s newly formed coalition government also cancelled the National Eligibility Test that selects candidates for public-funded research fellowships, just a day after a million students wrote the paper. This followed reports that questions had been leaked “in the darknet” and were circulated …

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 …

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 …

NEET UG Row: Opposition launches scathing attack on Centre, NTA, says future of students being destroyed
6 months ago

NEET UG Row: Opposition launches scathing attack on Centre, NTA, says future of students being destroyed

Hindustan Times  

Opposition leaders on Thursday launched a scathing attack on the government and the National Testing Agency over alleged irregularities in the NEET exam as well as the cancellation of UGC-NET and accused them of destroying the future of students. Some opposition leaders have also demanded the sacking of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the disbanding of the National Testing …

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 …

‘This is your govt…have faith’: Centre's assurance to students after UGC-NET 2024 cancelled
6 months ago

‘This is your govt…have faith’: Centre's assurance to students after UGC-NET 2024 cancelled

Hindustan Times  

Day after announcing the cancellation of the UGC-NET 2024 examination, the Centre reassured the students that their best interest will be kept in mind when it comes to the National Eligibility Test. Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} While speaking on the cancellation of the UGC-NET 2024 exam, Dharmendra Pradhan told ANI, “I want to assure the …

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 …

High-Level Committee To Be Formed, No One Will Be Spared: Education Minister On NEET Controversy
6 months ago

High-Level Committee To Be Formed, No One Will Be Spared: Education Minister On NEET Controversy

ABP News  

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday reacted to the "isolated incidents" of the NEET-UG exam after allegations of leaked question papers. "Just for an isolated incident, the government cannot compromise the futures of the students who have passed with good scores," Pradhan said. #WATCH | Delhi | On NEET row, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says, "One isolated incident …

UGC-NET June 2024 cancellation: CBI to probe irregularities amid growing opposition outcry
6 months ago

UGC-NET June 2024 cancellation: CBI to probe irregularities amid growing opposition outcry

Firstpost  

The government is already facing intense scrutiny over consecutive national examination controversies with the opposition going all out to corner the Centre Students during a protest against the Central government over the cancellation of UGC-NET 2024 exam, outside Lucknow University, in Lucknow, on 20 June, 2024. PTI The row over the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 exam is rapidly …

SC stays proceedings in 3 high courts, issues notice on NEET-UG 2024 cancellation pleas
6 months ago

SC stays proceedings in 3 high courts, issues notice on NEET-UG 2024 cancellation pleas

Hindustan Times  

The Supreme Court on Thursday stayed proceedings in petitions filed in three high courts regarding the alleged paper leak and discrepancies in the NEET-UG 2024 exam. Students stage a protest against the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG examination results and demand re-examination A vacation bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti also sought responses from the National Testing Agency, …

UGC-NET 2024: Why did Education Ministry cancel the exam? Explained
6 months ago

UGC-NET 2024: Why did Education Ministry cancel the exam? Explained

India TV News  

The Ministry of Education cancelled the CUET NET exam, a day after it was conducted. The education ministry has decided to cancel the exam due to concerns over its integrity, based on certain inputs on the exam from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, which is under the Ministry of Home Affairs. …

'Matter now with CBI, won't hesitate to take action': Education Ministry on cancelling NET exam
6 months ago

'Matter now with CBI, won't hesitate to take action': Education Ministry on cancelling NET exam

India TV News  

Amid the ongoing controversy surrounding the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam, the Education Ministry has said that the test was scrapped because its integrity may have been compromised and has emphasised that it won't hesitate to take action against anyone. The Union education ministry ordered the cancellation of the UGC-NET following inputs that the exam's integrity may have been compromised, …

NEET row: AAP protests at Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s residence
6 months ago

NEET row: AAP protests at Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s residence

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Members of the AAP Youth Wing held a protest outside Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s residence in Delhi on Wednesday, demanding cancellation of this year’s NEET-UG due to alleged irregularities. The AAP Youth Wing alleged that the Delhi Police prevented the demonstrators from meeting Pradhan and resorted to lathi charge when they resisted. Led by AAP MLA Sanjeev …

What Is UGC-NET & Why The Exam Was Cancelled? What Has Govt Said? All You Need To Know
6 months ago

What Is UGC-NET & Why The Exam Was Cancelled? What Has Govt Said? All You Need To Know

News 18  

The Ministry of Education on Wednesday announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET examination due to prima facie evidence indicating compromise in the exam’s integrity. The UGC-NET June 2024 examination was conducted by the National Testing Agency in pen and paper mode on Tuesday, June 18, across various cities nationwide in two shifts. The education ministry, in an official statement, acknowledged …

UGC NET June 2024 exam cancelled, Education Ministry says integrity of exam might have been compromised
6 months ago

UGC NET June 2024 exam cancelled, Education Ministry says integrity of exam might have been compromised

Hindustan Times  

UGC NET June 2024 Cancelled: The Ministry of Education on Wednesday cancelled the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test or UGC NET 2024, after intelligence reports suggested irregularities in the conduct of the examination. UGC NET June 2024 cancelled live updates UGC NET June exam has been cancelled The ministry said that the matter is being handed over to the …

NEET UG 2024 exam row: Congress to hold protests in all State headquarters on June 21
6 months ago

NEET UG 2024 exam row: Congress to hold protests in all State headquarters on June 21

The Hindu  

Stepping up its campaign against the alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, the Congress has planned protests in all State headquarters on Friday to demand justice for the students. In a letter to Pradesh Congress Committee chiefs, Congress legislature party leaders, general secretaries, State in-charges, and other functionaries, All India Congress Committee general secretary K.C. The results …

Hyderabad: Student groups Hold Rally Demanding Reconduct of NEET
6 months ago

Hyderabad: Student groups Hold Rally Demanding Reconduct of NEET

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Representatives of student and youth unions, National Students' Union of India, All India Students' Federation, Progressive Democratic Students Union, Students Federation of India, and others along with hundreds of students, held a rally from Narayanguda circle to Dr B.R. In light of the ongoing concerns regarding paper leaks and discrepancies in marks in NEET, the students demanded that the …

NEET Paper Leak: Abhay Dubey's Take On The India Education System Shocks Everyone | ABP News
6 months, 1 week 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 2024 results row: Andhra Pradesh Congress leader demands CBI probe
6 months, 1 week ago

NEET 2024 results row: Andhra Pradesh Congress leader demands CBI probe

The Hindu  

Andhra Pradesh Congress Committee vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji, on Sunday, demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the alleged irregularities in the conduct of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test 2024. In a statement, Mr. Shivaji said it was evident that the issue was not just confined to awarding grace marks to a few students, but concerned paper leakages, the …

Plea in SC seeks scrapping of NEET-UG test, CBI probe
6 months, 1 week ago

Plea in SC seeks scrapping of NEET-UG test, CBI probe

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI : A group of 20 students, who had taken the NEET-UG 2024 exam, has filed a plea in Supreme Court seeking a direction to scrap the exam and a court-monitored probe by the CBI or any other independent agency into the alleged irregularities in the test held on May 5. “Issue rule, order or direction by scrapping the …

NSUI Stages Protest In Delhi Over 'Rigging' In NEET UG 2024 Amid Results Row
6 months, 2 weeks ago

NSUI Stages Protest In Delhi Over 'Rigging' In NEET UG 2024 Amid Results Row

ABP News  

New Delhi: Protests over alleged irregularities in the NEET UG 2024 results have intensified across the country. VIDEO | NSUI members stage protest in Delhi over the alleged rigging in NEET-UG 2024 exam results. pic.twitter.com/IIiOujZiwi — Press Trust of India June 9, 2024 The exam results, released on June 4, have triggered a controversy over alleged inflated marks. The National …

Exam papers leaked, says TS NSUI president
1 year, 6 months ago

Exam papers leaked, says TS NSUI president

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state government is trying to restrict information regarding the recruitment exam question paper leakage to the TSPSC so that the other exams don’t come under the scanner, said NSUI state president Balmoori Venkat on Tuesday. Venkat said, “If Ramesh, a DE in the TSNPDCL is being accused of leaking TSPSC question papers, we raised a doubt if there …

NSUI to stage protest against Class 12 Board Exams 2021 in offline mode today
3 years, 6 months ago

NSUI to stage protest against Class 12 Board Exams 2021 in offline mode today

India Today  

The National Students’ Union of India has recently announced that the student body will be staging a protest today in front of the Ministry of Education, in support of the students who are pushing for the cancellation of the Class 12 board exams offline mode. NSUI has opposed the decision of the central government to conduct the Class 12 board …

NTA JEE Main 2020: NSUI demands re-examination for students who couldn't attend exams
4 years, 3 months ago

NTA JEE Main 2020: NSUI demands re-examination for students who couldn't attend exams

India TV News  

The National Students Union of India on Wednesday demanded re-examination for students who missed their chance to attend the Joint Entrance Examination Mains exam amid COVID-19 pandemic after several centres reported low attendance of candidates. Accusing the government of failing to provide a basic arrangement to take students to examination centres, the Congress students wing said in a statement said, …

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