The NEET PG exam scheduled for Sunday has been cancelled amidst controversy. Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed as the new Director-General of Civil Aviation. Additionally, NEET-PG Exam Cancelled the central government has removed Subodh Kumar from his position as the Director-General of the National Testing Agency.
Pradeep Singh Kharola has been appointed as the new Director-General. He is a retired IAS officer from the 1985 Karnataka cadre. Previously, he was given additional charge as the Chairman of the Staff Selection Commission on May 1, 2024.
Announcement of a seven-member high-level committee.
Earlier on Saturday, the Ministry of Education announced a seven-member high-level committee to prevent irregularities and ensure transparency in NTA exams. Former ISRO Chairman and ex-director of IIT Kanpur, K. Radhakrishnan, will lead the committee. The committee is expected to submit its report to the Ministry of Education within two months.
seven members of the committee
- Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, former ISRO Chief
- Dr. Randeep Galleria, former Director of AIIMS
- Professor B. J. Rao, Vice-Chancellor, Central University of Hyderabad
- Professor Ramamurthy K, retired professor, at IIT Madras
- Pankaj Bansal, Co-founder, People Strong, Member, Karma Yogi Bharat
- Professor Aditya Mittal, Dean of Student Affairs, IIT Delhi
- Govind Jaiswal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education
The NEET-PG entrance exam was postponed
The NEET-PG entrance exam scheduled for Sunday (June 23, 2024) has been postponed. The Ministry of Health stated that a new date for the exam will be announced soon.
When did the National Testing Agency (NTA) come into existence?
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the formation of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in her budget speech in 2017. Its mandate includes conducting entrance examinations for admission to higher education institutions and scholarships.
NTA cancelled 3 major exams
The exams were held on June 12 but were cancelled later in the evening. NEET-PG Exam Cancelled Around 29,000 students had taken the online exam. This exam allows entry into the Integrated Teachers Education Program for four years.
NTA stated that some students were unable to log in on time at certain exam centers, leading to the cancellation of the exam.
UGC NET
The exam was scheduled nationwide on June 18 but was cancled the next day. This exam is for selection as Assistant Professor, award of JRF fellowship, and admission to PhD programs in universities. The Education Minister had stated that the paper was leaked on Telegram.
CSIR UGC NET
The exam was supposed to be conducted between June 25 and 27. On June 21, NTA postponed the exam. NTA has cited circumstances and logistical issues for extending the exam date.
conclusion
the cancellation of the NEET exam underscores the challenges faced in ensuring a fair and secure testing environment. NEET-PG Exam Cancelled The decision, prompted by logistical issues and security concerns, highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of national examinations. As students await a new exam date, it is crucial for the authorities to address these challenges to prevent future disruptions and uphold the credibility of the testing process.
