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  • Jun 21, 2024
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CBI REGISTERS CASE OVER ‘COMPROMISED INTEGRITY’ OF UGC-NET

Why in the news?

  • The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has initiated a case based on a complaint filed by the Ministry of Education regarding potential compromise of the integrity of the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET).
Source: CBI

Background on the Incident:

  • Complaint: The Ministry of Education raised concerns about possible malpractice in the UGC-NET 2024 examination conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) across multiple cities in two shifts.
  • Legal Action: CBI has invoked Sections 420 (cheating) and 120B (criminal conspiracy) of the Indian Penal Code in response to the complaint.
  • Alert: The National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre alerted the UGC regarding potential integrity issues with the examination.
About the National Testing Agency (NTA):

  • Establishment: NTA was established as a Society under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860.
  • Autonomy: It functions as an autonomous and self-sustained organization responsible for conducting entrance examinations for admissions into higher educational institutions.

Governance:

  • NTA is chaired by an eminent educationist appointed by the Ministry of Human Resource Development.
  • The Chief Executive Officer (CEO), appointed by the Government, serves as the Director-General.
  • A Board of Governors, consisting of members from user institutions, oversees its operations.

About University Grants Commission (UGC):

  • Genesis:
  • Originated from the Sargeant Report in 1944 to formulate a national education system in India.
  • Established as University Grants Committee in 1945 and reorganized into UGC in 1953, officially established by the UGC Act 1956.
  • Current Status:
  • UGC is the sole grant-giving agency in India.
  • Responsibilities include funding and maintaining standards in higher education institutions.