The Centre is preparing what could be the most extensive overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) since its establishment, following the controversy surrounding the NEET-UG examination. According to government sources, nearly 47 officials have been removed as part of a large-scale restructuring exercise aimed at restoring confidence in the country’s examination system.
The NTA, which conducts between 15 and 20 national-level entrance examinations annually, including NEET-UG, JEE Main and the Common University Entrance Test (CUET), is expected to undergo significant administrative, structural and technological reforms over the coming month.
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Sources said the proposed changes are intended to create a more secure and transparent examination framework while addressing concerns raised after allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in recent entrance tests. The government is reportedly focusing on strengthening accountability within the agency and introducing systems designed to prevent future breaches.
A key aspect of the overhaul is expected to involve changes in the agency’s outsourcing practices. Authorities are considering limiting the role of external agencies in sensitive examination processes and increasing direct oversight to reduce vulnerabilities. Technology-driven safeguards are also likely to be introduced to improve monitoring, data security and the overall conduct of examinations.
The restructuring follows months of criticism over the handling of competitive examinations and comes amid continuing protests demanding greater accountability in the education sector. The government believes the reforms will help restore public trust in the country’s largest testing body and ensure a more reliable examination process for millions of students.
While officials have not yet released an official timeline for the implementation of the reforms, sources indicated that the changes are expected to be rolled out in phases over the next few weeks. The revamp is seen as a crucial step towards building a leak-proof, transparent and efficient examination system for future national entrance tests.
