Committed to fair exams, taking steps against malpractice: Minister

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha during Question Hour, Majumdar addressed concerns over irregularities in the NEET (UG) 2023 exam, emphasising that the government had already ordered a CBI investigation into the matter. He revealed that five chargesheets had been filed against 45 individuals involved in a paper theft case.

Majumdar referred to a Supreme Court ruling, which stated that no systemic failure had occurred in the NEET exam. He cautioned against labelling the issue as a “leakage,” asserting that doing so would amount to disrespecting the apex court’s verdict.

“Our government is committed to conducting examinations in a clean and transparent manner. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, we will not allow any malpractice,” Majumdar assured.

To prevent future irregularities, Majumdar highlighted the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, recently passed by the government. Additionally, he noted that several recommendations from the K Radhakrishnan Committee had been implemented to further strengthen the examination process.

Explaining the enhanced security measures, he stated that the National Testing Agency (NTA) had deployed CCTV surveillance and metal detectors at examination centres to ensure strict monitoring and prevent breaches.

“We are continuously working to fortify our examination system so that no one can compromise its integrity,” the minister asserted.