Breaking News: Govt. Sacked NTA Chief Subodh Kumar, Hands Over Investigation To CBI | ABP News
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23 Jun 2024 09:45 AM (IST)
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View In AppThe Central Government has handed over the probe into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG exam 2024 to the Central Bureau of Investigation, seeking a comprehensive investigation. "National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the NEET (UG) Examination on 5th May 2024 in OMR (Pen and paper) mode. Certain cases of alleged irregularities / cheating / impersonation / malpractices have been reported," an official statement by the government read. The government sacked NTA chief Subodh Kumar and replaced him with IAS (Retd) Pradeep Singh Kharola, who will now helm the exam body. Kharola has been given additional charge of the post of Director General, NTA, Ministry of Education.