Pradhan: 'We Have to Bring Our Students Out of the World of Coaching Centres' Through Quality Education
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan Defends NTA Amid Controversy Over NEET UG 2024 Exam, UGC-NET Mismanagement
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan declared the government's commitment to ending the pervasive coaching culture in India. Emphasizing the need for high-quality education, Pradhan stated that the National Testing Agency (NTA) and other government instruments are fully accountable and transparent, aiming to eliminate the dependency on coaching centers through significant improvements in the education system.
Addressing the Parliament today, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan defended the National Testing Agency (NTA) amid recent controversies surrounding the mismanagement of major exams such as NEET UG 2024 Exam and UGC NET.
"Be it NTA or any instrument of the government, it is accountable in every way, inside and outside the Parliament, up to the level of CAG audit. Our government has nothing to hide," Pradhan stated, emphasizing the government's commitment to transparency and accountability. "We do not belong to those friends who doubt and raise questions even on the CAG report."
Pradhan highlighted NTA's extensive track record, noting that the agency has conducted over 250 examinations in the last six years, serving more than 50 million candidates with efficiency and transparency. He underscored the importance of high-quality education to eliminate the reliance on coaching centers.
"The quality of our education should be such that there is no need for coaching centres. Kendriya Vidyalaya and Navodaya Vidyalaya are examples of quality education," Pradhan said. "We have to bring our students out of the world of coaching centres, it should be done legally and by bringing social change."
Pradhan also noted significant advancements in medical education, stating that the number of MBBS seats in the country has more than doubled from 51,000 in 2014 to 110,000 today. He reaffirmed the government's commitment to opening a medical college in every district across India.
Despite the recent challenges faced by NTA, Pradhan's address aimed to reassure the Parliament and the public of the government's dedication to improving the education system and maintaining rigorous standards of transparency and accountability.
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Q: It is possible to crack NEET exam without coaching?
I will not say, it is impossible. It is possible, but you have work very hard and must give your 200% effort to crack these competitive exams. In my opinion, it is better to take coaching for NEET exam. Coaching makes your exam preparation easier. Sometimes, if you get lots of doubt then you can get it cleared by your tutor who has got the subject knowledge.
Students get individual attention at coaching institutes and they focus on learning and development of students as per their requirement. Coaching centers also teach you a lot of tips, tricks and time management that help you to crack NEET exam. But, you have to be careful in choosing a right and resourceful coaching center, as there are many fraud coaching centers that works for money and not for delivering knowledge to the students.
Q: Which is the best reference book for biology for preparing NEET ?
Q: What is a good score in NEET?
In general, a score of 600+ is considered to be good for NEET which will ensure a high rank. However, given the high level of competition, if you wish to get admission to one of the top 10 colleges, then you must score above 700. But if you wish to get an MBBS seat and any of the decent medical colleges in India, then a score of 600+ is required. At the same time, a score of 550 or above may also fetch you an MBBS seat at a medical college towards the end of the counselling rounds. On the other hand, if you are aspiring to pursue a BDS or a B.Sc. Nursing, then a score above 500 should be able to fetch you a seat at a good Dental or Nursing colleges in India. Having said this, by if your score is lower than the marks mentioned above, you need not feel demoralised or demotivated. There are a lot of other medical specialisations or courses through NEET scores and you will always have a good option according to your score. To know more, read the article given below: https://www.shiksha.com/medicine-health-sciences/articles/what-after-neet-blogId-37499.
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