NTA Reforms:
The Government of India, in response to various irregularities reported in the NEET-UG and UGC-NET examinations, is taking steps to reform and potentially restructure the National Testing Agency (NTA). To gather suggestions on improving the functioning of the NTA, a suggestion portal has been opened for students, parents, and stakeholders. Heading the initiative is former ISRO Chairman Dr. K Radhakrishnan, leading a high-level committee appointed on June 22, 2024, consisting of members from government organizations, academia, and higher educational institutions.
The Government of India, in response to various irregularities reported in the NEET-UG and UGC-NET examinations, is taking steps to reform and potentially restructure the National Testing Agency (NTA). To gather suggestions on improving the functioning of the NTA, a suggestion portal has been opened for students, parents, and stakeholders. Heading the initiative is former ISRO Chairman Dr. K Radhakrishnan, leading a high-level committee appointed on June 22, 2024, consisting of members from government organizations, academia, and higher educational institutions.
How to submit your suggestions on NTA reforms?
Here’s a step-by-step guide to submit your views on NTA reforms:
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Government of India’s Innovation at innovateindia.mygov.in
Step 2: Look for the link ‘Share Your Suggestions on Reforms on Examination Process conducted through NTA’ and click on “participate”
Step 3: Read the brief and click on the submit button next to ‘background text’
Step 4: Log into your MyGov account using a phone number/email and OTP
Step 5: If not yet registered, sign up using options like ‘Facebook’, ‘LinkedIn’, ‘Google’, ‘Twitter/X’, or email and phone number
Step 6: Fill in your details and suggestions on the NTA/NEET suggestion form and submit
Direct link: You can also use this direct link to visit the official page.
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Government of India’s Innovation at innovateindia.mygov.in
Step 2: Look for the link ‘Share Your Suggestions on Reforms on Examination Process conducted through NTA’ and click on “participate”
Step 3: Read the brief and click on the submit button next to ‘background text’
Step 4: Log into your MyGov account using a phone number/email and OTP
Step 5: If not yet registered, sign up using options like ‘Facebook’, ‘LinkedIn’, ‘Google’, ‘Twitter/X’, or email and phone number
Step 6: Fill in your details and suggestions on the NTA/NEET suggestion form and submit
Direct link: You can also use this direct link to visit the official page.
Screengrab from the website
This initiative follows controversies and reported irregularities in the conduct of NEET-UG exams for medical courses and UGC-NET exams for college and university positions. Dr. Radhakrishnan, the committee chairperson, aims to address concerns and create a secure examination system.
The deadline for submitting suggestions is July 7, 2024, with the initiative running from June 27, 2024. Inputs from students and parents will contribute to recommendations for a transparent examination process.
Parliament discussions on NEET and UGC-NET exams have seen clashes between opposition and ruling parties, impacting session schedules. Despite willingness for dialogue, the adjournment motion postponed further discussions.
