New Delhi, June 19 (Reporter) The government on Wednesday cancelled the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination after inputs prima facie indicated that the integrity of the examination may have been compromised. According to an Education Ministry statement, the matter is being handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough investigation. Meanwhile, the fresh examination shall be conducted, for which information shall be shared separately. . The statement said that the National Testing Agency (NTA) conducted the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination in OMR (pen and paper) mode on June 18, 2024, in two shifts across different cities of the country. On June 19, 2024, the University Grants Commission (UGC) received certain inputs from the National Cyber Crime Threat Analytics Unit of the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) under the Ministry of Home Affairs on the examination. These inputs prima facie indicate that the integrity of the aforesaid examination may have been compromised. To ensure the highest level of transparency and sanctity of the examination process, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has decided that the UGC-NET June 2024 Examination be cancelled. A fresh examination shall be conducted, for which information shall be shared separately. Simultaneously, the matter is being handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for a thorough investigation. The statement added that in the matter pertaining to the NEET (UG) Examination 2024, the issue related to grace marks has already been fully addressed. As regards certain irregularities alleged in the conduct of the examination in Patna, a detailed report has been sought from the Economic Offences Unit, Bihar Police. The government will take further action upon receipt of this report. The government is committed to ensuring the sanctity of examinations and protecting the interests of students. It is reiterated that any individual or organisation found to be involved in this matter will face the strictest action, the statement added...////...