New Delhi [India], calling for a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities in the NEET (UG) 2024 exams, NITI Aayog (Health) member VK Paul on Sunday said those responsible for this "criminal act" must be punished how are you doing. about the future of students.

Talking to ANI, Paul said, "NEET UG exam: Questions were raised. Early investigations led to the fact that there were irregularities and malpractices. Those investigations have continued. And now, with prima facie evidence, it is clear that action needs to be taken. much stricter and therefore the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been asked to carry out a thorough assessment and investigation into the entire matter.”

He said the Center is committed to uncovering the flaw.

"The government is serious about finding where the fault was, why did it happen? And those responsible for this criminal act, an anti-national act, must be punished because it concerns the lives and careers of our young children. ..", Pablo added.

"A thorough investigation is necessary to identify those responsible for this very wrong act on their part..." Paul said.

On the postponement of NEET PG exam, he said, "NEET PG has been postponed, essentially to ensure that through abundant precautions, there is a fresh revision of SOPs... One wants to be very sure that when taking the exam, It inspires confidence, it has holiness and we have confidence..."

Meanwhile, the Centre's seven-member high-level committee formed to monitor transparency and examine the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA) will meet on Monday, according to sources in the Education Ministry.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday registered a criminal case over irregularities in the examination and formed special teams to investigate the matter.

Early on Sunday, the central government entrusted the CBI with the investigation into the alleged irregularities in the NEET 2024 exam.

The National Testing Agency (NTA), which conducted the NEET-UG exams, is facing criticism for alleged irregularities in the exams. This led to 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, adding to concerns.