This decision comes after an investigation revealed that Khedkar had fraudulently availed additional attempts at the Civil Services Examination (CSE) by misrepresenting her identity.
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) fact-check unit on Wednesday, June 27, debunked misinformation claiming that NTA is a private organization and not covered under the RTI Act.
As Dharmendra Pradhan stepped forward to take his oath, leaders from the INDIA bloc jeered with chants of “NEET,” criticising the NDA government over exam-related controversies.
The IMA commended the removal of the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) and the appointment of Shri Pradeep Kumar Kharoka as the new Director General. "We extend our gratitude to the Ministry of Education for transferring the investigation of irregularities in the NEET-UG examination to the CBI for a thorough probe," the IMA stated.
The allegations in the FIR state that the NEET(UG) 2024 Examination was conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on 5 May 2024 at 4,750 centres in 571 cities, including 14 cities abroad, with over 23 lakh candidates appearing for the examination.
She accused the BJP government of handing over the education system to "mafia" and "corrupt" entities, leading to widespread exam irregularities. The verbal exchange intensified after several national exams faced disruptions.
Subodh Kumar Singh, the Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA), was removed from his position on Saturday, June 22 amidst controversies surrounding NEET exam irregularities. The government placed Singh on a "compulsory wait" at the Department of Personnel and Training, according to a letter issued.
After the UGC-NET, the National Testing Agency (NTA) postponed the June edition of the Joint CSIR UGC NET on June 21, citing unavoidable circumstances and logistical issues.
New Delhi: The UGC-NET June 2024 Examination will now be investigated by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Ministry of Education announced on Wednesday. The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination in OMR (pen and paper) mode on 18 June 2024 in two shifts across different cities in the country. […]
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge has launched an attack on PM Modi and the BJP government over the NEET controversy, accusing them of attempting to cover up the NEET scam through the Education Minister and NTA.