UGC-NET: CBI registers FIR against 'unknown individuals' for compromising integrity of exam
CBI registered case against 'unknown accused persons' on the basis of complaint by Secretary of Education Departement.
«It has been alleged in the complaint that on 19.06.2024 University Grants Commission (UGC) recieved inputs from National Cyber Crime Threat Analysis Unit of Indian Cyber Crime Co-ordination Centre(I4C) under Union Ministry of Home Affairs that integrity of UGC Net -2024 Examination, conducted by National Testing Agency(NTA) in two shifts across different cities in the country, may have been compromised,» said CBI's statement.
The Education Ministry on Wednesday ordered the cancellations of UGC-NET conducted by the National Testing Agency following inputs that the integrity of the examination may have been compromised and the matter has been handed over to the CBI for a thorough investigation, officials said. The decision by the Ministry comes amid a massive row on the medical entrance exam NEET over alleged irregularities, with the issue now before the Supreme Court.
UGC-NET is a test to determine the eligibility of Indian nationals for the award of junior research fellowship, for appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to PhD in Indian universities and colleges
Exams cancelled:
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday announced that a high-level committee will be formed to improve NTA functioning and conduct of ‘zero error’ exams. While details on the committee composition were not shared, the minister said that it will make recommendations on NTA's structure, functioning,
