Rajya Sabha MP Brittas Raises Concerns Over NEET And UGC-NET Exams
Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas has raised concerns regarding the NEET and UGC-NET exams conducted by the NTA, citing issues like saffronisation, question paper leaks, and unfair favouritism towards CBSE curriculum. He urged the Education Minister to limit NEET's scope and restore transparency and autonomy in university admissions.
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Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas brought forward significant issues regarding NEET and UGC-NET exams, conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), in a letter to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Highlighting alleged saffronisation of educational content and structural flaws, Brittas stressed the detrimental impact on the federal structure and autonomy of state educational institutions.
He urged the minister to limit NEET to central institutions and review NET to restore university autonomy, ensuring equitable and effective evaluations.
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