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Even as I launch this today ( my 80th Birthday ), I realize that there is yet so much to say and do. There is just no time to look back, no time to wonder,"Will anyone read these pages?"

With regards,
Hemen Parekh
27 June 2013

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Thursday, 19 December 2024

New Avatar of NTA ( NAT ? )

 


Article link:

NTA will hold only entrance exams, not job tests, says Union Education Minister

 

 (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/nta-will-hold-only-entrance-exams-not-job-tests-dharmendra-pradhan/articleshow/116412514.cms#:~:text=The%20National%20Testing%20Agency%20(NTA,be%20conducted%20online%20or%20offline.)

Extract from the article:

 

The Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, has announced that the National Testing Agency (NTA) will now focus solely on conducting entrance exams and not job tests.

 

This decision comes as a part of NTA's effort to address diverse requests and enhance the security and accuracy of examination processes.

 

By shifting its mandate towards entrance exams, NTA aims to uphold the integrity of exams and improve the overall testing experience for candidates.

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My Take:

A.  Hastening Slowly: But in the Right Direction

 

"Looking back at my blog post from 2020, where I discussed the establishment of the National Recruitment Agency (NRA), I can't help but draw parallels to the current shift in focus by the National Testing Agency (NTA) to hold only entrance exams.

 

The idea of streamlining recruitment processes through a common eligibility test (CET), as proposed by the NRA, seems to resonate with the current direction NTA is taking. Both initiatives aim to simplify the testing landscape and make it more accessible for candidates across the country."

 

B.  Quo Vadis

 

"In my blog post from 2012, I emphasized the importance of maintaining the integrity of tests like the AMCAT Test amid job market uncertainties.

 

Now, as we witness NTA's decision to focus solely on entrance exams, it underlines the criticality of ensuring the security and reliability of assessment processes, especially when stakes are high for job seekers. The evolving dynamics of recruitment highlight the constant need for robust examination practices to support fair selection procedures."

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Call to Action:

To the Union Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan: I urge you to continue prioritizing transparency and fairness in the examination system. Embracing technological advancements and best practices in assessment will not only enhance the credibility of entrance exams but also empower aspiring candidates with equitable opportunities. Let's work towards a system that fosters meritocracy and accessibility for all.

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With regards,

 

Hemen Parekh

 

www.My-Teacher.in / 20 Dec 2024

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