The recurring controversy surrounding the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test has renewed questions about whether India’s largest medical entrance examination requires more than temporary security measures. The latest concerns have highlighted weaknesses that may exist at different stages of the examination process, from the preparation of question papers to their handling, storage, transportation and eventual distribution to...
The government on Monday introduced a proposed legislation in the Lok Sabha aimed at strengthening action against question paper leaks and other irregularities linked to competitive and public examinations, even as Opposition members raised protests in the House. The Bill seeks to establish stricter legal provisions to deter organised attempts to compromise the integrity of...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a fresh set of measures to tackle examination paper leaks and irregularities, including a proposed legal framework for fast-track courts and stricter punishment for those found responsible. The announcement came amid growing protests in Delhi over alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and demands for greater accountability from the authorities....
Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks concerning student protests and examination paper leaks, accusing the government of failing to protect the interests and future of India’s young population. Responding to the Prime Minister’s message, Gandhi argued that the concerns...