Seven-member panel was appointed in June 2024 following complaints of question paper leak in Common University Entrance Test-Undergraduate (CUET-UG).
Various Issues with Common Entrance Tests in India:
- Question paper leak and marks irregularities: E.g. Alleged leak in NEET UG 2024 exams as well as alleged irregularities in grace marks awarded to students.
- Frequent exam cancellation and Technical Glitches: Due to systemic failures like issues in biometric infrastructure, failure of servers etc. E.g. UGC NET JUNE 2024 cancellation.
- Operational Transparency: Like delays in results, inconsistent difficulty levels in paper and process of normalization.
- Other Issues: Political influence in examination, Corruption (E.g. Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh) etc.
Recommendation of panel for Exam Reforms:
- DigiExam on lines of DigiYatra: For comprehensive authentication to prevent impersonation.
- Restructuring of NTA: To conduct higher education entrance exams only
- Institutional linkage with state/ district authorities: to identify suitable testing centres, prepare a list of suspicious elements and keep a close eye on them etc.
- Mobile testing Centers: to facilitate aspirational candidates from rural, remote and thinly populated areas
- Other Recommendations: Setting up Grievance redressal cell, providing mental health support, strengthened test audit etc.
Various initiatives taken in India for Exam Reforms
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