Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan stated on Thursday that the UGC-NET examination was cancelled after it was found that the examination query paper had been leaked on the darknet. The choice to cancel the examination, performed on June 18, was made promptly after affirmation that the leaked paper matched the unique.
The darknet, or darkish internet, is a hidden a part of the web past the attain of search engines like google and yahoo, the place customers are largely nameless and transactions are sometimes performed utilizing cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
“As soon as it was confirmed that the UGC-NET query paper on the darknet matched the unique query paper of UGC-NET, we determined to cancel the examination,” Dharmendra Pradhan said throughout a press convention immediately.
The Nationwide Testing Company (NTA) had introduced the cancellation on Wednesday evening, citing issues that the “integrity of the examination might have been compromised”. The cancellation got here a day after the examination was performed, following inputs suggesting the breach.
Through the press briefing, the Schooling Minister reiterated the federal government’s intention to keep up a zero-error examination course of. He additionally introduced the formation of a high-level committee to enhance the NTA’s construction.
The allegations of leaked query paper of the NEET-UG examination and preferential making sparked political debate, particularly in Bihar. Pradhan, responding to the reviews, stated that these discovered responsible would face strict motion. He additional said that the federal government wouldn’t compromise the futures of scholars who handed with good scores resulting from “remoted incidents”.
“Concerning the NEET examination, we’re in contact with the Bihar authorities. We’ve got acquired data and particulars relating to the case. The detailed report is awaited.” the Schooling Minister said.
He added, “A high-level committee has been fashioned to evaluate the NTA and its capabilities. The committee’s suggestions can be completely mentioned”.
In response to a PTI enter, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered an FIR within the UGC-NET paper leak case.
CBI registers FIR in UGC-NET paper leak case, say officers. pic.twitter.com/CzCGiExejn
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