The Students' Federation of India demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the scrapping of the National Testing Agency.
The demand follows allegations of systemic irregularities during the UGC NET exam, which could impact the academic and professional futures of thousands of candidates across India.
According to the SFI, the organization called for Pradhan's resignation and the dissolution of the NTA on June 9, 2026 [2]. The group said a pattern of failures in the conduct of national examinations was the primary driver for their demands.
These grievances centered on the UGC NET exam conducted from June 22 to 30, 2026 [1]. Candidates reported that the exam was riddled with errors, including repeated questions and significant spelling mistakes [1]. Specific complaints regarding the sociology paper highlighted spelling errors and faulty Hindi translations [3].
Other reported issues included the inclusion of incorrect names of sociologists [3]. The SFI said these errors reflect a broader failure of the NTA to maintain standards in high-stakes testing.
Responses to these claims vary. A source from the NTA said that mistakes such as spelling errors and repeated questions are not unusual in large-scale examinations [1]. However, candidates have countered that the severity of the translation and factual errors in the sociology section constitutes a serious flaw in the testing process [3].
The SFI maintains that the NTA has become incapable of conducting fair and error-free exams. The organization said the only solution to ensure the integrity of the Indian education system is the complete removal of the current leadership, and the dissolution of the agency.
“SFI demanded the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and the scrapping of the National Testing Agency.”
The clash between the SFI and the NTA highlights a growing tension over the quality control of India's centralized testing systems. If the government does not address these alleged systemic errors, it may face increased pressure to decentralize exam administration or implement more rigorous third-party audits to maintain the credibility of national certifications.
