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Karnataka stakeholders suggest weighing Class 12 (II PU) marks in NEET ranking under a proposed multi-exam system
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Karnataka stakeholders suggest weighing Class 12 (II PU) marks in NEET ranking under a proposed multi-exam system
Karnataka education stakeholders have suggested weighing Class 12 (II PU) scores alongside NEET marks under a proposed multi-exam system, in recommendations for a task force on National Testing Agency reforms.
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Education stakeholders in Karnataka have suggested that Class 12 (II PU) board examination scores be given weight alongside the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test score under a proposed multiple-exam evaluation system for medical admissions.
A State education body is compiling such suggestions to submit as recommendations to a High-Powered Task Force examining reforms to the National Testing Agency, headed by Nandan Nilekani.
NEET is currently conducted by the National Testing Agency as the sole entrance examination for undergraduate medical admissions across India.
Sources: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)
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- NEET
- National Testing Agency
- II PU
- medical admissions
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- NEET, National Testing Agency, II PU, medical admissions
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Use as an example in GA answers (State PSC/GS2 - Education policy: NEET reforms, National Testing Agency).
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The National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) for undergraduate medical admissions in India is currently conducted by which body?
- University Grants Commission
- National Medical Commission
- Medical Council of India
- National Testing Agency
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Answer: D — NEET is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA); a High-Powered Task Force on NTA reforms, headed by Nandan Nilekani, is examining suggestions such as weighing Class 12 (II PU) scores alongside NEET marks.
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