| Scroll.in The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance government, which took charge less than five weeks ago, is already confronted with its first major controversy: malpractice in competitive entrance exams.
It is by no means a fresh crisis. Year after year, elected governments have failed to uphold the sanctity of public sector exams and done irreparable harm to the relationship between the Indian state and its youth. News reports suggest that there have been at least 70 major paper leaks in the last seven years.
Scroll reporters Johanna Deeksha and Abhik Deb have pieced together a comprehensive account of the latest developments in this perpetual scandal.
They investigated the National Testing Agency's chequered history and opaque functioning, the limitations of the laws meant to prevent paper leaks, and demonstrated how technology can make matters worse for honest students. Catch up on their work: Given that the agency plays an immense role in the lives of millions of young Indians, the lack of clarity about its functioning is indefensible. scroll.in At least eight states have laws against use of unfair means in examinations. How effective have they been? scroll.in Telegram grew popular among students because it offered easy file sharing and privacy. But this also attracted those who misused the app to make qu... scroll.in The Centre repeatedly denied large scale irregularities even as police in Bihar and Gujarat have been investigating the matter for over a month. scroll.in The agency was formed in 2017. Since then, exams it has conducted have been riddled with problems, students and activists note. scroll.in If you believe in rigorous journalism like this, consider contributing to our special project on Bastar's Maoist war. See this post on web | 