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NEET-UG row: What is NTA? Why was it formed and how does it conduct exams

Paurush Gupta - 25 June, 2024

While the National Testing Agency is currently under scrutiny for allegations of mismanagement, irregularities, and paper leaks, the call for establishing such an agency through legislation has been voiced for several decades.

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Dharmendra Pradhan announces high-level committee to probe issues pertaining to NTA, says NEET-UG paper leak in Bihar is isolated incident

ANI - 20 June, 2024

“We are committed to holding zero-error exams, and a high-level committee is being formed to improve NTA functioning," Education minster Dharmendra Pradhan said

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NEET UG controversy: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assures no tolerance for malpractice or irregularities and action if lapses are found

OpIndia Staff - 15 June, 2024

Regarding NEET examination, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan assured that every aspect is being looked into, accountability will be fixed, and depending on the nature of the lapse, action will be taken.

Government and Policy

Haryana becomes first state to open schools under Center’s PM-SHRI scheme; 124 schools inaugurated in first phase, 128 more to come up soon

OpIndia Staff - 26 October, 2023

Haryana became the first state to launch schools under the PM SHRI initiative with 124 schools being registered under the scheme.

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Appearing for Class 10, and 12 board exams twice a year is optional, not mandatory: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

OpIndia Staff - 9 October, 2023

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said appearing for Class 10, 12 board exams twice a year is not mandatory.

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NCERT given status of a deemed-to-be university, will become a research university with global collaborations: Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

ANI - 1 September, 2023

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) has been given the status of a deemed-to-be university, announced Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan scraps discretionary quota of MPs for 2022-23 admissions, offers COVID-19 orphans seats over and above class strength

OpIndia Staff - 27 April, 2022

The MP quota allowed a parliamentarian to recommend a maximum of 10 students from their respective constituencies for admission in classes 1 to 9 of Kendriya Vidyalayas.

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