MSF seeks strict action over NEET-UG lapses

Kozhikode: Muslim Students Federation (MSF), the student wing of IUML, said that the credibility of the NEET-UG is being questioned due to the serious negligence of National Testing Agency (NTA) and major lapses in the conduct of the exam. MSF national president P V Ahamed Saju said that it is imperative to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation. "Those responsible for the irregularities must be identified and subjected to strict legal action," he said. Saju further emphasized that comprehensive reforms must be implemented in the examination system to permanently prevent question paper leaks and related irregularities. He suggested that the govt should consider transitioning NEET-UG to a computer-based (online) format in a phased manner by strengthening technical security standards, like those adopted in NEET-PG. Alternatively, he proposed introducing an aptitude test to shortlist the top 10% of candidates, followed by a highly secure offline examination with enhanced safeguards.