NEET paper leak case: Supreme Court directs Centre, NTA to file affidavit
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Why in news
The Supreme Court directed the Central Government and the National Testing Agency (NTA) to file an affidavit regarding the NEET paper leak and the death of a candidate, Twisha Sharma.
Background
The CBI secured a five-day remand for the mother-in-law and husband of Twisha Sharma. The Education Minister acknowledged lapses in the NEET examination and promised a secure retest for all candidates.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyNTA: National Testing Agency is the body responsible for conducting the NEET exam
- BodyCBI: Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating the paper leak case
- FactThe CBI secured a five-day remand for the relatives of the deceased candidate
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the systemic lapses in the conduct of national-level entrance examinations and suggest measures to ensure the integrity of the admission process.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional accountability: Lack of transparency in NTA's standard operating procedures for high-stakes testing
- Regulatory oversight: Need for a robust independent auditing mechanism for national-level competitive exams
- Candidate safety: Addressing the psychological and physical risks faced by students during examination crises
Keywords: Institutional integrity · Regulatory oversight · Accountability · Standard Operating Procedures · Systemic lapses
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