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Parliamentary Committee Pressures NTA for Clarity on Paper Leak Definitions and Incidents
What exactly is a paper leak? Parliamentary panel corners NTA, demands disclosure since 2018
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The Parliamentary Committee on Education has demanded the National Testing Agency clarify its definition of a 'paper leak' and disclose any incidents since 2018. This comes amid ongoing investigations into NEET-UG 2024 irregularities. The NTA claims no leaks occurred within its systems.
- 01The Parliamentary Committee, led by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh, has set a deadline of June 10 for the NTA to clarify its definition of a 'paper leak'.
- 02NTA officials stated that no paper leaks have occurred from within their systems, attributing some leaked questions to guess papers.
- 03The committee is reviewing the implementation of 101 recommendations from a high-level committee aimed at improving examination transparency and integrity.
- 04The Central Board of Secondary Education has been asked to respond to concerns regarding the OSM system used in examinations by June 8.
- 05The committee is investigating the background checks conducted on contracts awarded to COEMPT EduTeck and its associations with other firms.
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The Parliamentary Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports has directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to define 'paper leak' and disclose any such incidents since 2018. This inquiry is part of the ongoing examination of alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG 2024 examination. During a session led by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh, NTA officials claimed there have been no leaks from their systems, asserting that some questions were merely part of guess papers. The committee has also requested a written submission from the NTA by June 10, including details of staff strength, recruitment since 2022, and annual reports to the Department of Higher Education. Additionally, the committee is reviewing the implementation of 101 recommendations from a high-level committee led by former ISRO chief K. Radhakrishnan, aimed at enhancing examination integrity. Concurrently, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has been asked to respond to questions regarding the OSM system by June 8, particularly about contract awards and past associations with scrutinized firms.
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The inquiry could lead to improved transparency and integrity in national-level examinations, affecting students nationwide.
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