A Zero Error Entrance Exam as proposed by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Tuesday and he invited the states to join the central government in implementing key examination reforms proposed by the Radhakrishnan Committee.
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The main goal of this strengthen the National Testing Agency (NTA)Pradhan said, loopholes will be addressed in time before the entrance exam cycle starts in January 2025.
The Radhakrishnan Committee, a seven-member panel, established following the NEET-UG paper leak, suggested online entrance exams wherever feasible and suggests a hybrid model. The committee submitted its report to the Supreme court clast.
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submitted its report to the Supreme Court last month. The Radhakrishnan Committee primary task was to examine exam security issues and proposing improvements. Its key recommendations aim to reduce errors, improve exam integrity, and strengthen NTA’s operations.
Pradhan was speaking after the inaugural session of the two-day National Workshop on Higher and Technical Education. Bringing examinations, especially entrance exams, to zero error is the responsibility of both the government of India and the state governments, he said.
He noted that the Supreme Court aligned with the Radhakrishnan Committee’s recommendations on revamping the NTA.
“We will work as a team to build confidence in the children of our country,” he added.
“The report mainly focuses on strengthening the NTA. There are recommendations to make the examination centre selection process foolproof, addressing previous loopholes in the system. Recommendations have also been made regarding the type of examination to be conducted and the necessary do’s and don’ts to ensure effectiveness,” Pradhan added.
The committee proposed a gradual transition to online tests, a hybrid model with digitally transmitted question papers, and a multi-stage NEET-UG format to lessen students’ stress and improve evaluation accuracy
The committee recommended streamlining subject options in CUET to emphasize general aptitude and core subjects and increasing permanent staffing at NTA to ensure consistent, secure exam processes.
Several new dimension have emerged in the past some of them are credit architecture and establishment of national admission entrance base for institutions. Pradhan highlighted.”