‘Some irregularities have come to light,’ says Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on NEET controversy

New Delhi, 16/6: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Sunday said that some irregularities have come to light regarding the NEET examinations while speaking to news agency ANI.

Pradhan told the publication, “On the recommendations of Supreme Court, the order has been given for re-test of 1,563 candidates,” further adding, “Some irregularities have come to light in two places. I assure students and parents that the government has taken this seriously ”

Pradhan admitted in the interview that a lot of improvement is required in the National Testing Agency (NTA), the autonomous body tasked with conducting nationwide competitive examinations.