Education Minister Addresses NEET Malpractice Concerns Amidst Political Pressure

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed concerns over malpractice in the NEET exam and reassured that isolated incidents should not affect genuine students. A high-level panel will review the NTA's functioning. He also cautioned against politicizing the issue and promised strict action against those found guilty.

In response to mounting political pressure for a re-examination of the NEET due to allegations of malpractice, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan firmly stated that isolated incidents should not overshadow the accomplishments of many deserving students.

Pradhan announced the formation of a high-level panel tasked with scrutinizing and enhancing the operational procedures of the National Testing Agency (NTA).

During a press conference, Pradhan urged opposition parties to refrain from politicizing the situation and assured the public that stringent measures would be implemented against any individuals, including NTA officials, found guilty of misconduct. He also called for trust in the existing systems, emphasizing that the government would not tolerate any form of irregularity or malpractice.

(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)