Pradhan reviews NEET re-exam prep, assures error-free test
New Delhi, June 10 -- Union education minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday reviewed preparations for the June 21 NEET-UG re-examination and assured candidates that measures have been put in place to ensure the examination is conducted smoothly, securely and without errors.
Pradhan visited the National Testing Agency (NTA) headquarters in the capital and assessed arrangements for the re-test, which is being conducted after the original May 3 examination was cancelled following confirmation that the question paper had been compromised. "The entire process, from preparation of question papers to the subsequent stages and the timely delivery of examination materials to centres, is being carried out with complete confidentiality. This time, we have taken even greater precautions," Pradhan said after the meeting.
The minister said several high-level meetings had been held under the Cabinet Secretary's leadership and responsibilities had been assigned to all departments involved in the exercise. The Centre has also strengthened the NTA by inducting additional officials, including joint secretaries and directors, to oversee different aspects of the examination process, he said. The government will for the first time use Indian Air Force aircraft to transport question papers as part of the enhanced security plan.
"I want to reassure students and their parents. Please focus on your studies. We will conduct the re-examination flawlessly and I seek your cooperation," the minister said, adding that the results would be declared without delay....
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