Parliamentary Panel Criticizes NTA Before NEET Exam Leak
6 Months Before NEET Leak, Parliament Panel Voiced Lack Of Confidence & Asked NTA To 'Quickly Get Act Together'
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Six months prior to the NEET exam leak, a parliamentary panel criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for its inefficiencies and urged it to improve operations. The recent leak affected 23 lakh students, highlighting ongoing issues with the NTA's management of competitive exams in India.
- 01Parliamentary panel expressed lack of confidence in NTA's performance.
- 02NEET exam leak affected 23 lakh students.
- 03Five out of fourteen NTA exams faced major issues in 2024.
- 04Committee recommended blacklisted firms should not be contracted by NTA.
- 05NTA has a surplus of ₹448 crore but unclear on its utilization.
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A parliamentary panel had raised concerns about the National Testing Agency (NTA) six months before a recent leak in the NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) exam, which affected 23 lakh students across India. The report, presented on December 12, 2022, criticized the NTA for its lack of confidence-inspiring performance, recommending urgent improvements to prevent avoidable incidents. In 2024, the NTA faced significant problems with five out of fourteen competitive exams, leading to postponements and leaks. The committee noted that several firms involved in exam administration had been blacklisted but continued to secure contracts, prompting recommendations for a nationwide blacklist to prevent future issues. Despite collecting an estimated ₹3,512.98 crore in revenue over six years, the NTA's spending of ₹3,064.77 crore left a surplus of ₹448 crore, raising questions about the agency's investment in enhancing its operational capabilities.
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The NEET exam leak has disrupted the academic plans of 23 lakh students, potentially delaying their admission into medical colleges.
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