Education Reforms in the Face of Exam Controversies: Minister Pradhan's Stand

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan addressed controversies surrounding the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exam paper leaks. He emphasized the need to separate isolated malpractices from the achievements of deserving candidates. A high-level panel will investigate and reform the National Testing Agency (NTA) to ensure exam integrity.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped into the fray of ongoing controversies surrounding the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exam paper leaks.

Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Pradhan stated that isolated incidents of malpractice should not overshadow the accomplishments of the vast majority of students who took their exams ethically. He reassured the public that the government is taking serious steps to address institutional failures within the National Testing Agency (NTA).

A high-level panel will be commissioned to scrutinize the NTA's operations, and strict actions will be taken against those found culpable, including senior officials. The Minister called on opposition parties to refrain from politicizing the issue, emphasizing the government's commitment to zero-error, fair examinations.

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