NTA chief claims NEET-UG re-exam was ‘error-free and flawless’; says Telegram was creating fake perception of paper leak
Abhishek Singh, the Director General of the Testing Agency (NTA), claimed on Monday that the re-examination for NEET-UG was 'error-free and flawless' as he stressed
Abhishek Singh, the Director General of the Testing Agency (NTA), claimed on Monday that the re-examination for NEET-UG was 'error-free and flawless' as he stressed the security measures taken in order to conduct the examination in a smooth manner for all candidates participating across the country. Singh also backed the government's contentious decision to temporarily ban Telegram in India, saying it was a necessary move to prevent paper leaks that add to candidates' stress. Singh claimed that such platforms were "sending a fake perception of leak" and "encouraging fraudsters," as per his interview with news agency ANI. Singh told the news outlet that the NTA focused heavily on security this time around while also being mindful of the pressures the students are facing. He noted, “This was as error-free and as flawless as it can be. We took every necessary step to strike a balance between security and student convenience... We worked with all agencies, all security agencies, to ensure that we are able to conduct an examination which is not only glitch-free, but which is also a zero-error examination with zero tolerance for any malpractice.” Quick answers to key questions • 5 QUESTIONS 1 What security measures were implemented for the NEET-UG re-examination? ⌵ The NEET-UG re-examination featured Aadhaar-based biometric authentication, facial recognition, CCTV surveillance, signal jammers, and two-layer frisking, ensuring a secure examination environment.
2 Why was Telegram temporarily banned in India before the NEET-UG re-exam? ⌵ Telegram was banned to prevent organized cheating and misinformation regarding paper leaks, which were adding to students' mental stress during exam preparations. 3 How did the NTA ensure the re-examination was error-free? ⌵ The NTA, under the leadership of its Director General, implemented strict security protocols and collaborated with various agencies to create a zero-error examination environment. 4 Should candidates feel confident about the integrity of the NEET-UG re-exam results? ⌵ Yes, the NTA assures that there was no possibility of a leak, and emphasizes the integrity of the examination process was maintained through rigorous security measures. 5 What was the outcome of the NEET-UG re-examination held on June 21? ⌵ The NEET-UG re-examination was successfully conducted with around 20 lakh candidates participating at 5,440 centres across India and abroad, without any reported hiccups. On a temporary Telegram ban Regarding the Telegram ban, he said, “We were 100% sure that the papers were safe, everything was safe, secure, and we have complete control of the chain of custody. What these platforms were doing was that they were sending a fake perception of a leak, which adds to the mental stress and trauma of students because we are dealing with 17 and 18-year-olds, and if these rumours keep on floating, they keep on wondering what if something goes wrong again, and it is not fair to the young minds?” "Then, these platforms were also encouraging fraudsters to fool people with fake question papers and playing on the anxiety and the vulnerability of people, so that they will pay up small amounts to get a document which will have nothing to do with the question paper.
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