NEET Paper Leak Row: Parliamentary Panel Calls For Digital Question Banks, Last-Minute Paper Setting & Experts To Strengthen Exam Security
New Delhi: Investment in question banks, setting up question papers too close to the exam and relying on bona fide experts from IITs, IIMs and AIIMS to develop question banks and translation are among the solutions against paper leaks suggested by a Parliamentary panel. Also Watch: The department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports headed by…
The Parliamentary panel has proposed several measures to strengthen the National Testing Agency's (NTA) exam security in light of the NEET paper leak controversy. These recommendations include investing in comprehensive question banks, setting final question papers only a few days before the examination, and relying on experts from prestigious institutions like IITs, IIMs, and AIIMS.
The panel emphasized that the NTA must utilize digital tools for setting questions and ensure these questions are vetted by experienced individuals. To strengthen the integrity of the examination process, the committee suggested establishing a robust question bank, updated frequently with a diverse range of questions. The panel also highlighted the need for a comprehensive national testing strategy to ensure digital accessibility, particularly for students from remote and marginalized backgrounds.
The NEET paper leak had led to nationwide protests and the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
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