UGC NET 2024 Exam Cancelled Due to Integrity Concerns; Social Media Reactions from Mallikarjun Kharge, Priyanka Gandhi, [ Latest News]

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UGC NET 2024 Exam Cancelled Over Integrity Issues: Kharge, Priyanka React Strongly

June 20, 2024 | New Delhi: The Ministry of Education announced the cancellation of the UGC NET 2024 Exam June due to integrity concerns. The announcement, made on June 19, 2024, affects students nationwide. This decision follows information from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) indicating potential compromises in the exam’s integrity. The matter has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for further investigation.

Integrity Concerns Prompt UGC NET 2024 Exam Cancellation

The Ministry of Education stated that the UGC NET June 2024 exam has been cancelled to ensure transparency and fairness. Information from I4C suggested possible integrity breaches, prompting this drastic measure. “The future of the 24 lakh students is hanging…,” said Anand Dubey, reflecting the widespread concern among students and educators.

Political Leaders Criticize Government Handling

Prominent political figures have criticized the government’s handling of the exam. Mallikarjun Kharge questioned, “When will you conduct ‘NEET pareeksha pe charcha’?” Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized the BJP government for negligence and corruption, highlighting the broader political ramifications of the decision.


CBI to Investigate UGC NET 2024 Exam Integrity Issues

The decision to involve the CBI underscores the seriousness of the integrity concerns. The Ministry emphasized that only the UGC NET exam is affected, with a new exam date to be announced soon. The involvement of the CBI is expected to restore trust in the examination process and ensure a thorough investigation.

The cancellation affects lakhs of students who were set to take the exam. Earlier this year, anomalies in the NEET UG 2024 results, where 67 students were awarded first rank nationwide, had already raised concerns about exam integrity. “The future of the 24 lakh students is hanging,” reiterated Anand Dubey, emphasizing the significant impact on the student community.

Students and educators are advised to await further updates on the new exam dates and investigation outcomes. The Ministry of Education has assured that the new dates will be announced soon, ensuring minimal disruption to students’ academic plans.

Stay informed about further developments regarding the UGC NET exam by following updates from the Ministry of Education and related authorities.

 

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Samiksha SIngh

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