The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education has asked the National Testing Agency (NTA) to explore the possibility of adopting the norms used in the IIT-Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) for the NEET-UG examination. This development comes as part of the committee's ongoing review of examination standards and transparency.
In addition, the committee has summoned officials from the NTA and the Ministry of Education to appear next week. They are expected to present the government's official stance on the Objective Structured Method (OSM) used by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the three-language policy. The OSM method, which involves objective-type questions with structured marking, has been a point of contention among educators and policymakers.
The panel's recommendation aims to bring uniformity and higher standards to the NEET-UG, which is the entrance exam for medical colleges. By suggesting a review of IIT-JEE norms, the committee hopes to address concerns related to question paper design, evaluation processes, and overall fairness. The IIT-JEE is known for its rigorous testing and transparent evaluation system.
Meanwhile, the three-language policy has been a subject of debate, particularly in states where regional languages are prioritized. The committee seeks clarity on its implementation and impact on students' learning outcomes. Officials are expected to provide detailed briefings on these matters during the upcoming session.
The move has generated interest among education stakeholders, who believe that adopting best practices from other competitive exams could enhance the credibility of NEET-UG. However, some experts caution that the unique requirements of medical education must be considered before any changes are implemented.
