Pradeep Singh Kharola's appointment as Director General of the National Testing Agency (NTA) in June 2024, replacing Subodh Kumar Singh after allegations of NEET UG and UGC-NET exam irregularities, was critical. This leadership change coincided with the 2024 NEET-UG paper leak scandal and a review by a committee led by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan. The appointment aimed to restore credibility to NTA's examination processes.

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In 2024, the NTA faced scrutiny due to examination irregularities, including the NEET-UG paper leak, leading to Subodh Kumar Singh's removal in June 2024. Pradeep Singh Kharola's appointment and a seven-member committee headed by K Radhakrishnan aimed to stabilize the agency. By December 2024, the NTA announced it would cease recruitment tests from 2025, focusing solely on entrance exams.

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