Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Rajiv Chandrashekhar on Sunday said it is disappointing that students have suffered, adding that the government has taken good steps on the NEET UG exam issue.
"It is disappointing that students have suffered. But as Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said, the government is committed to ensuring that these examinations are conducted in a safe manner and that those who are bright benefit from these examinations, they No those are corrupt and crooked. I think the steps taken by the Indian government are good and concrete steps which will give a lot of confidence to the students," Chandrashekhar told ANI.
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the NEET-UG exam, is facing criticism over alleged irregularities in the exam. This resulted in several protests across the country, with protesters and political parties demanding the dissolution of the NTA.
An unprecedented 67 candidates achieved a perfect score of 720 out of 720, raising concerns.
The Education Ministry said it has constituted a high-level committee of experts to improve the mechanism of the examination process, improve data security protocols and make recommendations on the functioning of the NTA.
Former ISRO Chairman Dr. K. The 7-member committee led by Radhakrishnan will submit its report to the ministry in the next two months.
"To ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education has constituted a high level committee of experts to make recommendations on improving the mechanism of the examination process. “Improved data security protocols and the structure and functioning of the National Testing Agency,” the ministry said.
"It is disappointing that students have suffered. But as Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said, the government is committed to ensuring that these examinations are conducted in a safe manner and that those who are bright benefit from these examinations, they No those are corrupt and crooked. I think the steps taken by the Indian government are good and concrete steps which will give a lot of confidence to the students," Chandrashekhar told ANI.
The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducts the NEET-UG exam, is facing criticism over alleged irregularities in the exam. This resulted in several protests across the country, with protesters and political parties demanding the dissolution of the NTA.
An unprecedented 67 candidates achieved a perfect score of 720 out of 720, raising concerns.
The Education Ministry said it has constituted a high-level committee of experts to improve the mechanism of the examination process, improve data security protocols and make recommendations on the functioning of the NTA.
Former ISRO Chairman Dr. K. The 7-member committee led by Radhakrishnan will submit its report to the ministry in the next two months.
"To ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through the National Testing Agency (NTA), the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education has constituted a high level committee of experts to make recommendations on improving the mechanism of the examination process. “Improved data security protocols and the structure and functioning of the National Testing Agency,” the ministry said.
