NTA Cancels UGC-NET June 2024 examination
The UGC-NET June 2024 examination, conducted by National Testing Agency, that took place on Tuesday has been canceled following concerns about the integrity of the exam.
Inputs from Indian cyber crime coordination centre suggested possible compromises, prompting the ministry of education to take action. A new examination will be scheduled, and the matter has been referred to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough investigation.
The examination took place in OMR (pen and paper) mode and was held in two shifts across various cities.On 19th June 2024, the University Grants Commission received indications from cybersecurity authorities that the integrity of the examination might have been compromised.
To maintain transparency and integrity, the Ministry of Education decided to cancel the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination. A fresh examination will be organized, and details regarding this will be communicated separately.
“Any individual/organization found to be involved in this matter will face strictest action,” stated the Ministry, emphasizing their commitment to the sanctity of examinations and the protection of students’ interests.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination in OMR (pen and paper) mode on 18th June, 2024 in two shifts across different cities of the country.
On 19th June, 2024, the University Grants Commission (UGC) received certain inputs from National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (IC) under the Ministry of Home Affairs on the Examination. These inputs prima-facie indicate that the integrity of the aforesaid examination may have been compromised.
To ensure the highest level of transparency and sanctity of the examination process, the Ministry of Education, Government of India has decided that the UGC-NET June
2024 Examination be cancelled. A fresh examination shall be conducted, for which information shall be shared separately. Simultaneously, the matter is being handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (C.B.I.) for thorough investigation in the matter.
NEET(UG) 2024 Examination
In the matter pertaining to the NEET(UG) Examination-2024, the issue related to grace marks has already been fully addressed. As regards certain irregularities alleged in the conduct of the examination in Patna, a detailed report has been sought from the Economic Offences Unit, Bihar Police. Government will take further action, on receipt of this report.
Government is committed to ensure the sanctity of examinations and protect the interest of students. It is reiterated that any individual/organization found to be involved in this matter will face strictest action.
