Prashant Kishor Critiques NTA Over NEET Exam Paper Leak
Prashant Kishor slams NTA over paper leak, says system failed students
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Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj, criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for its handling of a recent NEET-UG exam paper leak, stating that the integrity of the examination system has failed students. Following the cancellation of the exam, Kishor emphasized the need for accountability and questioned the NTA's defense of the situation.
- 01Kishor stated, 'It will be considered a paper leak even if only one question was leaked or five were leaked,' highlighting the severity of the issue.
- 02The NEET-UG exam, which was canceled, had over 22 lakh candidates participating across 551 cities in India.
- 03NTA officials claimed that the alleged leak did not originate from their system and are cooperating with the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on the matter.
- 04The Parliamentary Standing Committee is reviewing measures to prevent future leaks and has proposed moving NEET-UG to a computer-based testing format.
- 05The re-examination for NEET-UG is scheduled for June 21, with enhanced security measures in place.
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Prashant Kishor, the founder of Jan Suraaj, publicly criticized the National Testing Agency (NTA) for its failure to secure the integrity of the NEET-UG examination, which was recently canceled due to a question paper leak. Kishor emphasized that the scale of the leak does not lessen the impact on students, stating, 'It will be considered a paper leak even if only one question was leaked or five were leaked.' He expressed frustration over the NTA's attempts to downplay the breach, highlighting that students had invested significant effort into their preparation. The NTA, in response, defended its 'zero-tolerance' policy and stated that the alleged leak did not stem from their system. They are currently under investigation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Amidst rising political and public pressure, the Parliamentary Standing Committee is reviewing security measures to prevent future incidents and has proposed transitioning NEET-UG to a computer-based format. A re-examination is set for June 21, 2026, with enhanced security protocols implemented to restore trust in the examination process.
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