Calls intensify for NTA ban and Supreme Court probe amidst exam scandals

SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association and the People’s Democratic Party Youth President have joined forces in condemning the National Testing Agency (NTA) amidst escalating concerns over examination irregularities, calling for immediate reforms and a Supreme Court-monitored investigation.

Nasir Khuehami, National Convenor of the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association, criticized the NTA and the Ministry of Education for what he described as a pattern of incompetence and irresponsibility in conducting national examinations. Khuehami’s statement followed the abrupt cancellation of the UGC NET exam on June 19, which he linked to a series of recent examination scandals, including the alleged NEET examination scam.

“The cancellation of the UGC NET exam is a severe blow to the aspirations of 10 lakh students, whose hard work now stands jeopardized,” Khuehami asserted. “This is not just about a single cancellation but reflects a systemic failure that undermines the integrity of our educational assessments.”

Khuehami demanded immediate actions, including the banning of the NTA and stringent measures to prevent future irregularities. He urged Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to take decisive steps, emphasizing the need for accountability and transparency in the examination process.

Similarly, Waheed Ur Rehman Para, Youth President of the People’s Democratic Party, echoed concerns over the integrity of national exams, stressing the impact of recent scandals on student futures. Para highlighted the need for a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry to uncover the truth behind the alleged malpractices in exams like NEET and UGC NET.

“These scandals have not only wasted the time and effort of lakhs of students but have also eroded public trust in our educational institutions,” Para remarked. “We demand swift and rigorous legal actions against those responsible to restore faith in our examination system.”