5 times NTA found itself in troubled waters

Published On : 2024-11-28T22:47:42+0530 [ IST ] | Author : Mayur_Tembhare
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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is responsible for conducting most of the major entrance examinations in the country including NEET JEE, UGC NET and CUET. However there have been several instances where the agency has found itself embroiled in controversies. From the JEE Main paper leak and CUET-UG technical glitches to several NEET UG

JEE main paper leak and impersonation scandal (2021) JEE main paper leak and impersonation scandal (2021)

JEE Main Paper Leak and Impersonation Scandal (2021)

In March 2021 screenshots of the JEE Main question paper surfaced on social media shortly after the exam began raising concerns of a leak. Candidates and coaching centers confirmed the questions matched those in the exam.

Later that year the NTA identified nine impersonation cases and blacklisted 23 test centers. The Ministry of Education placed 49 centers and 419 candidates under surveillance citing violations like unauthorized materials and impersonation.

CUET UG 2022: glitters and chaosCUET UG 2022: glitters and chaos

CUET UG 2022: Glitches and Chaos

The debut edition of the Common University Entrance Test (CUET-UG) was marred by logistical failures including last-minute changes to exam centers, widespread cancellations and technical glitches. Natural disasters further disrupted exams in states like Kerala and Arunachal Pradesh

Dress Code and Security Violations NEET UG: Dress Code and Security Violations

NEET UG: Dress code and security violations

A 17-year-old in Kerala was forced to remove her bra after its metal hooks triggered a security alarm. Similar cases of invasive frisking were reported including students being asked to remove hijabs and burqas.

In 2023 after appearing in the NEET exam several candidates took to social media to share their experience. Complaints continued with female candidates in Maharashtra forced to turn their kurtas inside out and others forced to change innerwear. Parents criticized the lack of standardized operating procedures for invigilators

NEET UG 2024: Question Paper Leak and Grace Marks ControversyNEET UG 2024: Question Paper

NEET UG 2024: Question Paper Leak and Grace Marks Controversy

The NEET-UG 2024 exam held on May 5 sparked controversy after allegations of a question paper leak and irregularities. Following the results on June 4 concerns arose over grace marks awarded to 1,563 students and an unusually high number of toppers.

On June 13 the Supreme Court ordered a re-examination for students receiving grace marks while emphasizing fairness. Despite initial denials the Education Minister later admitted to lapses in security protocols. Investigations into alleged paper leaks in Hazaribagh and

On July 24 the Supreme Court dismissed pleas for a nationwide re-test citing a lack of systemic issues and potential disruption to academic schedules. While it acknowledged isolated incidents of malpractice but stressed the need for thorough investigation without impacting millions of students

UGC NET June 2024 Exam CancellationUGC NET June 2024 Exam Cancellation

UGC NET June 2024 Exam Cancellation

Amid the NEET controversy the UGC NET June 2024 exam held on June 18 was canceled due to widespread irregularities. Issues included hologram stickers for identity verification being attached post-exam in Prayagraj and candidates were allowed to take admit cards home against NTA guidelines

For the first time since 2018 the UGC NET was conducted offline in OMR mode instead of the Computer-Based Test (CBT), leading to errors and delays. These systemic failures have highlighted the urgent need for reform in India

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