The Ministry of Education has established a high-level committee, chaired by former ISRO chairman Dr. K. Radhakrishnan, to ensure transparent, smooth, and fair conduct of examinations through the National Testing Agency (NTA). This committee comprises seven members, including Dr. Radhakrishnan.
The committee’s mandate includes recommending reforms in the examination process, enhancing data security protocols, and improving the structure and functioning of the NTA.
The committee members are:
1. Dr. K. Radhakrishnan (Former Chairman, ISRO)
2. Dr. Randeep Guleria (Former AIIMS Director)
3. Prof. B. J. Rao (Vice-Chancellor, University of Hyderabad)
4. Prof. Ramamurthy K. (IIT Madras)
5. Pankaj Bansal (Co-Founder, PeopleStrong, and Board Member, Karmayogi Bharat)
6. Aditya Mittal (Dean of Student Affairs, IIT Delhi)
7. Govind Jaiswal (Joint Secretary, Education Ministry)
On Friday, the Centre implemented a stringent law aimed at curbing malpractices and irregularities in competitive examinations. This newly enacted legislation is designed to ensure the integrity and fairness of exams that are critical for educational and professional advancement.
It includes severe penalties to deter cheating and other fraudulent activities. Offenders found guilty under this law can face a maximum jail term of up to 10 years. Additionally, the law imposes hefty fines, with the maximum penalty reaching up to Rs 1 crore.
Nearly four months after President Droupadi Murmu gave assent to The Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the Personnel Ministry issued a notification on Friday night, announcing that the law’s provisions will come into effect from June 21.