UGC-NET June 2024 Examination Cancelled Amid Integrity Concerns; CBI to Investigate

The National Testing Agency (NTA) had conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination in OMR (pen and paper) mode on June 18, 2024, in two shifts across various cities in the country.

The Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced the cancellation of the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination following concerns over the integrity of the examination process. This decision comes after inputs from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs indicated a potential compromise in the examination's integrity.

In a tweet, the Ministry of Education stated, "Government is committed to ensure the sanctity of examinations and protect the interest of students." To uphold this commitment, the Ministry has decided to cancel the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination and conduct a fresh examination at a later date. Details regarding the new examination schedule will be shared separately.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) had conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination in OMR (pen and paper) mode on June 18, 2024, in two shifts across various cities in the country. However, on June 19, 2024, the University Grants Commission (UGC) received critical inputs from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of I4C, suggesting that the examination's integrity might have been compromised.

To ensure transparency and maintain the sanctity of the examination process, the Ministry of Education has taken the decisive step to cancel the current examination. Additionally, the matter has been handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough investigation.

The Ministry's statement reiterated, "Any individual or organization found to be involved in this matter will face the strictest action."

NEET(UG) 2024 Examination

In a related matter concerning the NEET(UG) 2024 Examination, the issue of grace marks has been fully addressed. However, allegations of irregularities in the examination's conduct in Patna are under investigation. A detailed report has been sought from the Economic Offences Unit, Bihar Police, and the government will take further action based on this report.

"In the matter pertaining to the NEET(UG) Examination-2024, the issue related to grace marks has already been fully addressed. As regards certain irregularities alleged in the conduct of the examination in Patna, a detailed report has been sought from the Economic Offences Unit, Bihar Police. Government will take further action, on receipt of this report," mentions Education Ministry statement.

Government is committed to ensure the sanctity of examinations and protect the interest of students. It is reiterated that any individual/organization found to be involved in this matter will face strictest action.