To Curb Paper Leaks, Centre Planning "Overhaul" Of Testing Body NTA: Sources
The Indian government is planning a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) following widespread protests over exam paper leaks. The restructuring includes removing dozens of officials and implementing stricter anti-cheating laws with significantly higher fines and jail terms.
Why it matters
This reform directly impacts the integrity of India's massive higher education entrance system, affecting millions of students annually.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will be completely overhauled over the next month in a big move by the government following mass protests over exam paper leaks, people with direct knowledge of the matter said.At least 47 people will be removed from the testing body and action will be taken against some of them, sources said, without giving details about their roles or designations.One of the key changes includes tweaking the NTA's outsourcing methods in order to ensure a leak-proof system, sources said a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced major steps such as fast-track courts to try paper leak cases.The Centre set up the NTA in 2017 as an autonomous and self-sustained testing body to conduct entrance examinations for admission and fellowship in higher educational institutions.A committee of experts will suggest the changes to…
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