Education News Updates

A high-level committee led by former ISRO Chief K. Radhakrishnan has been established to recommend reforms for the National Testing Agency (NTA), focusing on NEET and other exams. The committee aims to enhance exam processes, data security, and the structure of NTA, with a report due in two months.

The Indian government has enacted the Public Examinations Prevention of Unfair Means Act, 2024, targeting paper leaks and exam cheating. The law, effective immediately, imposes stringent penalties including jail terms up to 10 years and fines reaching Rs 1 crore for violators.

The Higher Education Department in Assam has extended undergraduate college admissions due to monsoon floods affecting the process. Originally scheduled to end on June 21, admissions have been extended until June 23 with further allowances for spot admissions and reserved CUET seats.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has postponed the June 2024 CSIR-UGC-NET Examination originally scheduled for June 25-27 due to unavoidable circumstances and logistic issues.

The Supreme Court issued a notice regarding a plea to cancel the NEET-UG 2024 counselling, set to start on July 6, despite allegations of a leaked question paper. The court declined to delay the process but scheduled a hearing for July 8.

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Prahdan announced the formation of a high-level committee to investigate the NEET exam paper leak, emphasizing zero tolerance for errors and ensuring the future of students is prioritized.

The NEET 2024 paper leak involved the arrest of four individuals, including a NEET aspirant and a junior engineer, who confessed to arranging leaked papers for select candidates. Each candidate reportedly paid Rs 30-32 lakh.

Keeping the prevailing heat and humidity across the State in view, the Odisha government has decided to extend the morning classes in school from Standard-I to XII by one more day.

Odisha's School and Mass Education Minister, Nityananda Gond, declared that district collectors will decide on the reopening of schools based on local weather conditions. While some districts have already commenced morning classes, others await further decisions.

The Supreme Court has halted proceedings in various High Courts concerning the alleged NEET UG paper leak. The stay follows transfer petitions by the National Testing Agency, with a reevaluation set for July 8, 2024. This includes a review of grace marks previously cancelled, and options provided for affected candidates.

The event saw the presence of many eminent personalities and ambassadors from more than a dozen nations, besides External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

The Ministry of Education has cancelled the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination due to potential integrity issues flagged by the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C).

The National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the NEET PG 2024 admit cards in batches. Registered candidates can download them from the official NBEMS website. The crucial exam, scheduled for June 23, 2024, serves as an entry point for postgraduate medical courses in India.

AIIMS has released the BSc Nursing Honours entrance exam results for 2024. Candidates can view their results on the AIIMS website using their credentials. The exams held on June 8 and 9 saw intense competition for limited seats at this prestigious institution.

IGNOU has started its admission process for the July 2024 session, offering a wide range of UG, PG, diploma, and certification programs via Open and Distance Learning. Applicants can apply online by June 30, 2024.