Parliamentary Committee Questions NTA Chief Over NEET-UG Paper Leak
NEET-UG paper leak: NTA chief questioned by Parliamentary committee

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The Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), Abhishek Singh, was questioned by a Parliamentary committee regarding the recent NEET-UG paper leak. The committee discussed the transition to computer-based testing and measures to enhance the examination process, while also addressing the implications of Artificial Intelligence in education.
- 01The NEET-UG examination, which faced a paper leak incident, will shift to a computer-based testing format starting next year.
- 02The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, led by Chairman Digvijaya Singh, conducted a five-hour session with the NTA DG.
- 03A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe is underway to identify lapses related to the paper leak.
- 04The committee adopted reports regarding the Ministry of Women & Child Development and the National Council for Teacher Education.
- 05Concerns were raised about the employability of students in light of advancements in Artificial Intelligence.
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Amidst rising concerns over irregularities in the NEET-UG examination process, Abhishek Singh, the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), faced questioning from a Parliamentary committee. The session, lasting approximately five hours, focused on the recent paper leak incident and the transition of NEET-UG to a computer-based testing format starting next year. Committee members raised questions about the robustness of the NTA's testing infrastructure and measures to prevent future leaks. A Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe is currently underway to identify any lapses in the examination process. Additionally, the committee discussed the implications of Artificial Intelligence on education and student employability. They also adopted significant reports regarding the Ministry of Women & Child Development and the National Council for Teacher Education, addressing challenges faced by educational institutions. The NEET-UG examination, which was cancelled due to the paper leak, previously saw participation from over 22 lakh candidates across India and abroad, with a re-examination scheduled for June 21.
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