In a historic move, the Kerala Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the central government to launch a thorough investigation into the alleged irregularities in the conduct of NEET and NET examinations by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The resolution was moved by LDF MLA M Vijin and received bipartisan support from both the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) and the opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) led by Congress.

MLA Vijin strongly accused the central government and the BJP of colluding with the exam mafia that orchestrates these exams. He raised serious concerns about the security implications of such negligence in conducting critical exams like NEET and NET. The MLA highlighted incidents of paper leaks, corruption, and unfair practices in exam centers across states like Bihar and Gujarat, pointing fingers at the questionable conduct of the exams.

Kerala’s Higher Education Minister R Bindu emphasized the devastating impact of these irregularities on the aspirations of lakhs of students and parents. She criticized the arbitrary awarding of grace marks, the leakage of question papers, and the flawed examination processes that have marred the credibility of NTA. The Minister condemned NTA’s incompetence and the unwavering support it receives from the union government.

The assembly demanded immediate action from the central government to address the anxiety and uncertainty faced by students and parents awaiting medical admissions. In response, the Union Education Ministry has set up a high-level committee to recommend reforms in the examination process and enhance data security protocols.

The ongoing controversy led to the cancellation of the UGC-NET exam and the postponement of the NEET-PG exams. The Central Bureau of Investigation has stepped in to investigate the alleged irregularities, signaling a critical escalation in the matter.

The demand to scrap the NTA gains momentum as concerns mount over the integrity of the examination system, especially after an astonishing 67 candidates scored a perfect 720 out of 720. The uproar has drawn national attention and prompted a much-needed overhaul of the examination mechanisms.