Centre constitutes high-level panel to ensure transparent and fair conduct of exams

The Ministry of Education on Saturday constituted a high-level committee of experts to ensure transparent, smooth and fair conduct of examinations. This has come amid the NEET and UGC-NET row.

The high-level panel will make recommendations on reform in the mechanism of the examination process, improvement in data Security protocols and structure and functioning of NTA.

Committee to submit its report to the Ministry within 2 months.

Meanwhile, the Centre on Friday operationalised a stringent law that aims to curb malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations and entails provisions for a maximum jail term of 10 years and a fine of up to Rs 1 crore for offenders.

Nearly four months after President Dropadi Murmu gave assent to The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the Personnel Ministry on Friday night issued a notification, saying the provisions of the law will come into force from June 21.

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