NEET-UG to transition to computerbased testing; oversight group for NTA formed
Manash.Gohain@timesofindia.com 23.11.2024
New Delhi : Union education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has indicated that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate (NEET-UG) is likely transitioning to computerbased testing (CBT). Speaking exclusively to TOI, Pradhan revealed that a consensus is being developed in consultation with the ministry of health, the National Testing Agency (NTA), and a newly formed third-party moni toring group led by former Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) chief K Radhakrishnan.
This group is tasked with advising and monitoring the NTA to ensure robust and transparent examination processes. The Radhakrishnan Committee, established in response to NEET paper leak al legations, has proposed several transformative recommendations. Key among them is a phased shift to online testing to mitigate security risks associated with paper-based exams. The committee also suggested a hybrid model where question papers are digitally transmitted to examination centres, and responses are recorded on paper. This approach would reduce physical handling of question papers, eliminating vulnerabilities at printing, storage, and transportation stages. Pradhan said: “We have already started implementation of the committee’s report. A monitoring group un der Radhakrishnan has been set up, which will continuously advise and monitor NTA. It will work as a third party vigil.” On NEET, the minister said: “The health ministry is the primary client of NEET and it is being consulted for its suggestions. NTA will conduct the test.
We have two ways — paper based and computer based. Based on the consultation and deliberations with the ministry, the (Radhakrishnan) committee and NTA, we are in all likelihood moving towards CBT.” The ministry of education has also placed renewed emphasis on social science research to evaluate policies and their societal impact.
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