NTA chief Subodh Kumar Singh was removed from his post on Saturday, amid allegations of irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams
The National Testing Agency (NTA) chief Subodh Kumar Singh was removed from his post on Saturday, amid allegations of irregularities in the conduct of the NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams. Subodh Kumar Singh has been put on “compulsory wait” in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) till further orders, according to officials.
India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) Chairman and Managing Director Pradeep Singh Kharola has been assigned additional charge of the NTA till the appointment of a regular incumbent.
Pradeep Singh Kharola has been given additional charge of the post of Director General, National Testing Agency (NTA), Ministry of Education. pic.twitter.com/owLKo75ApU
— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2024
Meanwhile, centre handed over the probe into the alleged irregularities, including the paper leaks, in the NEET-UG exam to the CBI.
Ministry of Education entrusts the matter of alleged irregularities in NEET (UG) Examination 2024 to CBI for a comprehensive investigation. pic.twitter.com/Bduc8KpCRt
— ANI (@ANI) June 22, 2024
Notably, Bihar Police on Friday night detained six more people from Jharkhand’s Deoghar district in connection with the case, reported PTI. Its Economic Offences Unit last month arrested 13 people, including prime suspect Sikandar Yadavendu, in connection with the alleged paper leak.