NEET paper leak row: SC judges to visit NTA office to inspect upgraded facilities

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday highlighted the need to institutionally strengthen the examination system to prevent recurring NEET paper leaks and indicated that judges of the bench would personally visit the National Testing Agency (NTA) to examine its upgraded facilities.Justice Narasimha said the judges would visit the NTA office on Minto Road in Delhi to assess whether the system is functional and examine its manpower and other arrangements.Justice PS Narasimha told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, that he and Justice Aradhe would like to visit the National Testing Agency's newly upgraded facility to examine its systems.“Strengthening the NTA's system institutionally is crucial to preventing recurring paper leaks. Merely immediate or temporary measures would not suffice. You must know that permanency of the entire system is key. There should be a permanent setup, permanent staff, permanent verticals. Very less deputation should be there.