New Delhi: Concerns over alleged irregularities in major national examinations have once again come into focus, with activist Abhijeet Dipke raising strong objections and calling for accountability from the authorities responsible for conducting these tests.
Earlier this week, Dipke pointed to widespread anxiety among students appearing for key competitive and board examinations, including NEET, CBSE, CUET, and SSC GD recruitment tests. He claimed that repeated controversies linked to these examinations have created uncertainty for a large number of candidates across the country.
Referring to the scale of participation, he stated that NEET alone involves around 22 lakh students, while CBSE examinations cover approximately 17 lakh students. CUET reportedly has 16 lakh candidates, and SSC GD recruitment tests include about 40 lakh applicants. According to him, collectively, these examinations impact more than one crore students annually.
Dipke argued that the combined effect of these examinations and their alleged issues has left students under significant stress, with many feeling uncertain about their academic and professional futures. He stated that such a situation cannot be ignored and that responsibility must be fixed for any lapses in the system.
He further emphasized that the emotional and psychological pressure faced by students is increasing due to repeated controversies and procedural concerns. In his view, this growing distress reflects deeper structural problems in the examination process that require urgent attention.
Calling for accountability, Dipke said those responsible for conducting and overseeing these examinations must be answerable for any alleged failures or irregularities. He specifically suggested that higher authorities in the education administration should take responsibility for ensuring transparency, fairness, and reliability in the system.
He also argued that the Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan should be held accountable for reported lapses in the examination framework, stating that leadership responsibility is essential in maintaining public trust in national-level assessments.
The remarks come amid ongoing debates over examination reforms and the need for stronger safeguards to prevent disruptions in large-scale testing systems. Student groups and education observers have repeatedly highlighted the importance of transparent procedures and timely resolution of grievances.
Dipke’s statement adds to the growing discourse around exam governance in India, where concerns about fairness, logistics, and administrative efficiency continue to spark public debate.
