Amid calls for education reforms, questions raised on NTA chief’s role
Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation after protests over alleged examination irregularities has renewed scrutiny of National Testing Agency (NTA) leadership during the NEET-UG paper leak aftermath.
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Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation as Union Education Minister after protests linked to alleged examination irregularities has intensified political scrutiny of National Testing Agency (NTA) leadership during the NEET-UG paper leak aftermath. The controversy centres on the role of NTA Chairman Pradeep Kumar Joshi and the operational handling described for NTA Director-General Abhishek Singh, including re-examination arrangements.
What happened
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following protests over alleged examination irregularities, which shifted political attention to exam governance and NTA leadership accountability.
Political criticism focused on National Testing Agency (NTA) Chairman Pradeep Kumar Joshi, including allegations of limited public visibility during the NEET-UG paper leak aftermath.
NTA Director-General Abhishek Singh was described as actively handling damage control after the NEET-UG paper leak and managing arrangements for a re-examination.
Background: leadership-selection and accountability claims
