NTA removes 600 experts from its team in revamp bid
The National Testing Agency (NTA) is undergoing a major overhaul, including the removal of 600 experts and the implementation of a four-tier question paper security system. This follows significant lapses in major national examinations earlier this year.
Why it matters
Restoring public trust in national testing systems is vital for the integrity of India's higher education admissions process.
A day after the Union Education Ministry sought a detailed report from the National Testing Agency (NTA) on reforming the overall system, NTA officials said that 600 experts from its examination team have been removed and new experts onboarded as part of a revamp.
In a meeting with NTA officials on August 17, Union Education Minister Prahlad Joshi had directed that all necessary security and related infrastructural facilities should be put in place for the smooth conduct of examinations.
“We are revamping the examination team by removing 600 experts and onboarding new experts. A four-tier question paper checking system will be put in place to strengthen the scrutiny of examination papers,” a senior NTA official said.
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