New Delhi [India], shortly after the announcement of the formation of a high-level expert committee to make recommendations on reforming the review process mechanism, improving data security protocols and functioning of the Agency National Testing Union (NTA) Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday said that transparent, tamper-free and error-free exams are a commitment.
This comes amid allegations of irregularities in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) university exams, which sparked several protests by candidates across the country.
"Transparent, tamper-free and error-free exams are a commitment," Pradhan said in a post on 'X'.
"The creation of a high-level expert committee is the first in a series of steps to improve the efficiency of the examination process, put an end to all possible malpractices, strengthen data security protocols and review and reform the NTA. The interests of students and their A bright future will always be the top priority of our government," he added.
Today, the Ministry of Education said that it has constituted a high-level expert committee to make recommendations on reforming the examination process mechanism, improving data security protocols and functioning of the National Testing Agency ( NTA).
The seven-member committee, headed by former ISRO chairman Dr K Radhakrishnan, will submit its report to the ministry in the next two months.
"In order to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through the National Examinations Agency (NTA), Department of Higher Education, the Ministry of Education constituted a High Level Expert Committee to make recommendations on the reform of the mechanism for improving the examination process in data, security protocols and structure and operation of the National Testing Agency," the ministry said.
According to the ministry, the committee will study the reform of the examination process mechanism by analyzing the end-to-end examination process and suggesting measures to improve the efficiency of the system and prevent any possible violations.
The committee will also carry out a comprehensive review of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Protocols of the NTA and suggest measures to strengthen these procedures/protocols along with monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance at all levels.
The committee will also suggest measures to improve data security protocols by evaluating NTA's existing data security processes and protocols and recommend measures for their improvement.
They will also examine the existing security protocols related to exam preparation and other processes for different exams and make recommendations to improve the robustness of the system, the Ministry of Education said in the statement.
They will also examine the structure and functioning of the National Testing Agency by making recommendations on the organizational structure and functioning of the agency (NTA) for the implementation of the recommendations given in points (i) and (ii) and clearly defining the functions and responsibilities. of officials at all levels.
The committee will also evaluate the current NTA Grievance Redressal Mechanism, identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to improve its efficiency.
"The Committee will submit its report to the Ministry within two months from the date of issuance of this order. The Committee may co-opt any subject matter expert to assist it," the ministry said.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is facing criticism for alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (undergraduate) exams and this year's NET exam. This resulted in several protests across the country with protesters and political parties demanding the dissolution of the NTA. A record 67 students achieved a perfect score of 720 out of 720, adding to concerns.
This comes amid allegations of irregularities in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (NEET) university exams, which sparked several protests by candidates across the country.
"Transparent, tamper-free and error-free exams are a commitment," Pradhan said in a post on 'X'.
"The creation of a high-level expert committee is the first in a series of steps to improve the efficiency of the examination process, put an end to all possible malpractices, strengthen data security protocols and review and reform the NTA. The interests of students and their A bright future will always be the top priority of our government," he added.
Today, the Ministry of Education said that it has constituted a high-level expert committee to make recommendations on reforming the examination process mechanism, improving data security protocols and functioning of the National Testing Agency ( NTA).
The seven-member committee, headed by former ISRO chairman Dr K Radhakrishnan, will submit its report to the ministry in the next two months.
"In order to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations through the National Examinations Agency (NTA), Department of Higher Education, the Ministry of Education constituted a High Level Expert Committee to make recommendations on the reform of the mechanism for improving the examination process in data, security protocols and structure and operation of the National Testing Agency," the ministry said.
According to the ministry, the committee will study the reform of the examination process mechanism by analyzing the end-to-end examination process and suggesting measures to improve the efficiency of the system and prevent any possible violations.
The committee will also carry out a comprehensive review of the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)/Protocols of the NTA and suggest measures to strengthen these procedures/protocols along with monitoring mechanisms to ensure compliance at all levels.
The committee will also suggest measures to improve data security protocols by evaluating NTA's existing data security processes and protocols and recommend measures for their improvement.
They will also examine the existing security protocols related to exam preparation and other processes for different exams and make recommendations to improve the robustness of the system, the Ministry of Education said in the statement.
They will also examine the structure and functioning of the National Testing Agency by making recommendations on the organizational structure and functioning of the agency (NTA) for the implementation of the recommendations given in points (i) and (ii) and clearly defining the functions and responsibilities. of officials at all levels.
The committee will also evaluate the current NTA Grievance Redressal Mechanism, identify areas for improvement and make recommendations to improve its efficiency.
"The Committee will submit its report to the Ministry within two months from the date of issuance of this order. The Committee may co-opt any subject matter expert to assist it," the ministry said.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is facing criticism for alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility and Entrance Test (undergraduate) exams and this year's NET exam. This resulted in several protests across the country with protesters and political parties demanding the dissolution of the NTA. A record 67 students achieved a perfect score of 720 out of 720, adding to concerns.
