NTA overhauls exam system with four-tier checks
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is making significant changes to its examination system in response to security concerns and recurrent issues surrounding the integrity of competitive exams. Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has instructed the agency to implement robust security measures and infrastructure enhancements to facilitate the smooth execution of tests.
As part of the overhaul, the NTA has reduced its examination team by approximately 600 experts and is now recruiting new personnel to bolster security. The agency intends to adopt a multi-stage evaluation process for question papers, aimed at minimizing errors and enhancing scrutiny. Additionally, the NTA anticipates hiring around 20-25 more officials within the next two to three weeks, a move that the Ministry of Education is reviewing.
These changes come as a result of heightened scrutiny following the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, which the CBI has attributed to a sophisticated, multi-state criminal conspiracy involving NTA subject experts. The leaked questions were allegedly shared via platforms like Telegram and WhatsApp, ultimately reaching candidates for monetary gain. The NTA's offices are also being relocated to new premises with reinforced security, supported by additional Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) teams.
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