The committee formed by the government to improve exams is asking for feedback from stakeholders until July 7.

The Indian capital, New Delhi, is abuzz with news that the Centre's high-level panel on examination reforms is seeking input from stakeholders. Ministry of Education officials shared that the panel, led by former ISRO chief R Radhakrishnan, is open to suggestions and feedback until July 7th. With recent controversies surrounding alleged irregularities in exams, the panel has been assigned the crucial task of proposing reforms in the examination process, improving data security protocols, and reviewing the operations of the National Testing Agency.

A senior MoE official stated that the committee is particularly interested in hearing from stakeholders such as students and parents. They can share their views, ideas, and suggestions through the mygov platform from June 27th to July 7th, 2024. This move comes after the Centre faced criticism over the alleged irregularities in the medical entrance exam NEET and the PhD entrance exam NET. In response, the panel was set up to ensure transparent, smooth, and fair conduct of examinations through the NTA.

The NEET exam has been under scrutiny for multiple irregularities, including alleged leaks, while the UGC-NET was cancelled due to concerns about its integrity. The Centre also took a preemptive step by cancelling two other exams - CSIR-UGC NET and NEET PG. In addition to R Radhakrishnan, the panel also includes esteemed members such as former AIIMS Delhi director Randeep Guleria, Central University of Hyderabad Vice-Chancellor B J Rao, and Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil Engineering at IIT Madras K Ramamurthy. People Strong co-founder and Karmayogi Bharat board member Pankaj Bansal, IIT Delhi Dean of Student Affairs Aditya Mittal, and MoE Joint Secretary Govind Jaiswal are also part of the committee.

Apart from proposing reforms, the panel has been entrusted with the task of examining the current security protocols for setting exam papers and other processes. They will then provide recommendations to strengthen the system's robustness. This move is crucial in ensuring fair and transparent examinations that uphold the integrity of the education system. The panel's efforts are a step towards bringing about positive changes and restoring trust in the examination process.

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