UGC-NET Paper Leak: Shocking Revelations Unveiled

The UGC-NET exam paper leak has become a hot topic of discussion. Reports indicate that the paper was leaked on Telegram channels, being sold for amounts ranging from ₹5,000 to ₹10,000.

Timeline of the Paper Leak

June 21: The Supreme Court once again refused to halt the NEET-UG 2024 counseling process, issuing notices to the National Testing Agency (NTA). The next hearing is scheduled for July 8.

June 20: The Union government announced the formation of a high-level committee to provide recommendations on improving the structure, processes, data management, and security protocols of the NTA. This committee will include technocrats, scientists, educational administrators, academics, and psychologists.

June 19: The Education Ministry canceled the UGC-NET exam due to concerns about its integrity. The UGC-NET 2024 exam was conducted on June 18 across 317 cities. A CBI probe into the exam was also ordered by the government.

June 18: The Supreme Court issued a notice to the NTA, seeking a response to the pleas regarding alleged paper leaks and malpractices in the NEET-UG 2024 exam.

June 15: Representatives from the ABVP met with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to submit a memorandum concerning the NEET-UG exam and the distress it caused students.

June 13: Petitions were filed in the Supreme Court seeking the cancellation of the NEET-UG results. The government decided to revoke the grace marks awarded to 1,563 students in the NEET-UG 2024 exam.

June 4: The NTA announced the NEET-UG 2024 results, revealing 67 toppers.

May 5: The NTA conducted the NEET exam, which saw 24 lakh students appearing across 4,750 centers in 571 cities. The government and NTA denied the allegations of paper leaks.

Protests and Investigations

Student organizations and political leaders have staged significant protests over these issues. Rahul Gandhi has criticized Prime Minister Modi, while the Education Ministry has called for a CBI investigation into the UGC-NET paper leak. The Supreme Court is also examining the NEET-UG 2024 allegations.

Conclusion

The paper leaks of NEET and UGC-NET exams have highlighted serious flaws and irregularities in the education system. Prompt action from the government is anticipated to address these issues effectively.