It has been suggested that certain inputs may have endangered the integrity of the examination, which is why there was a surprising cancellation. A possible explanation for the prompt action could be to prevent a recurrence of the intense uproar over the purported anomalies in the NEET-UG exam.
There will inevitably be a feeling of betrayal in the public conscience after this. Following the consecutive blunders, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is experiencing a growing crisis of legitimacy. The investigation has been assigned to the Central Bureau of Investigation. This indicates how seriously the issue is being taken, yet the harm has already been done.
Source: Toprankers
Since 2018, the UGC-NET exam has been administered by the NTA using a computer-based methodology. This year, it reverted to the pen and paper version. The minister of education has mentioned forming a high-level committee to suggest reforming the testing procedures.
It would be expected that domain experts would have extensive conversations, or “pariksha pe charcha” in its truest sense. In situations when there is a lack of trust, imposing new rules and regulations unilaterally might not be the best course of action.
Source: The Indian Express
The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, which was passed in February, led to the elimination of the UGC-NET examination, which was previously conducted twice a year.Under this rule, using unfair tactics carries a maximum fine of Rs 10 lakh along with three to five years in prison. Determining the effectiveness of the legislation as a deterrence will require time. Candidates’ mental and emotional health may suffer greatly as a result of cancellation. The ultimate goal must be a system with no errors.
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