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News:
Recently, the government announced that the National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct JEE and NEET exams twice a year from 2019
Important facts:
- T he Ashok Misra committee set up by the HRD Ministry in 2015 to review the JEE had recommended that an online aptitude test be offered two or more times a year.
- The recent decision conduct both JEE (Main) and NEET twice a year is consistent with the advice.
- It is an important step towards achieving a transparent, accessible and fair testing process based on aptitude and suitability of the student.
- Challenges:
Computer-Based test might turn into a barrier for rural students-
- shortcomings due to poor school education system in rural areas
- Might create an additional financial burden on students for taking preparations
- Cost of travelling to testing centre
- Measures to be taken:
- Proper planning and allocation of adequate funds
- Regulation of coaching institutes to curb exploitation of students
- Improving school education for better learning outcomes
