Govt plans biggest NTA reset yet after NEET row, 47 officials may be removed: Sources
The Centre is preparing a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency following the NEET-UG controversy. Sources say around 47 officials may be removed, outsourcing practices will change, and structural and technological reforms will be introduced to create a leak-proof examination system for national entrance tests.
The Centre is preparing the biggest overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) since its formation, with sweeping structural reforms expected over the next month following the NEET-UG controversy. According to government sources, around 47 personnel may be removed from the agency as part of the restructuring exercise.
The NTA conducts around 15 to 20 national-level examinations, including NEET UG, JEE Main and CUET, making it one of India's largest examination bodies.
STAFF RESHUFFLE ON CARDS
Sources said some of the 47 officials identified for removal could also face disciplinary action as the government moves to tighten accountability within the agency.
The proposed changes are aimed at fundamentally restructuring the organisation rather than making isolated personnel changes.
OUTSOURCING MODEL TO CHANGE
A major focus of the revamp will be the way the NTA outsources examination-related work.
According to sources, the government plans to change the way the NTA sources and outsources examination-related work to improve oversight, strengthen accountability and reduce vulnerabilities during the conduct of examinations.
LEAK-PROOF EXAM SYSTEM PLANNED
The reforms will be based on the recommendations of an expert committee constituted to suggest improvements to India's examination system.
Sources said the government plans to introduce both structural and technological reforms to create a leak-proof examination ecosystem while improving transparency and accountability across the agency.
The proposed overhaul comes after months of scrutiny of the NTA following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, which sparked nationwide protests and renewed demands for comprehensive reforms in India's examination system.
If implemented as planned, the changes would mark the most significant restructuring of the NTA since the agency was established, with the government aiming to strengthen the integrity and security of high-stakes national entrance examinations.
The Centre is preparing the biggest overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) since its formation, with sweeping structural reforms expected over the next month following the NEET-UG controversy. According to government sources, around 47 personnel may be removed from the agency as part of the restructuring exercise.
The NTA conducts around 15 to 20 national-level examinations, including NEET UG, JEE Main and CUET, making it one of India's largest examination bodies.
STAFF RESHUFFLE ON CARDS
Sources said some of the 47 officials identified for removal could also face disciplinary action as the government moves to tighten accountability within the agency.
The proposed changes are aimed at fundamentally restructuring the organisation rather than making isolated personnel changes.
OUTSOURCING MODEL TO CHANGE
A major focus of the revamp will be the way the NTA outsources examination-related work.
According to sources, the government plans to change the way the NTA sources and outsources examination-related work to improve oversight, strengthen accountability and reduce vulnerabilities during the conduct of examinations.
LEAK-PROOF EXAM SYSTEM PLANNED
The reforms will be based on the recommendations of an expert committee constituted to suggest improvements to India's examination system.
Sources said the government plans to introduce both structural and technological reforms to create a leak-proof examination ecosystem while improving transparency and accountability across the agency.
The proposed overhaul comes after months of scrutiny of the NTA following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, which sparked nationwide protests and renewed demands for comprehensive reforms in India's examination system.
If implemented as planned, the changes would mark the most significant restructuring of the NTA since the agency was established, with the government aiming to strengthen the integrity and security of high-stakes national entrance examinations.
The Centre is preparing the biggest overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) since its formation, with sweeping structural reforms expected over the next month following the NEET-UG controversy. According to government sources, around 47 personnel may be removed from the agency as part of the restructuring exercise.
The NTA conducts around 15 to 20 national-level examinations, including NEET UG, JEE Main and CUET, making it one of India's largest examination bodies.
STAFF RESHUFFLE ON CARDS
Sources said some of the 47 officials identified for removal could also face disciplinary action as the government moves to tighten accountability within the agency.
The proposed changes are aimed at fundamentally restructuring the organisation rather than making isolated personnel changes.
OUTSOURCING MODEL TO CHANGE
A major focus of the revamp will be the way the NTA outsources examination-related work.
According to sources, the government plans to change the way the NTA sources and outsources examination-related work to improve oversight, strengthen accountability and reduce vulnerabilities during the conduct of examinations.
LEAK-PROOF EXAM SYSTEM PLANNED
The reforms will be based on the recommendations of an expert committee constituted to suggest improvements to India's examination system.
Sources said the government plans to introduce both structural and technological reforms to create a leak-proof examination ecosystem while improving transparency and accountability across the agency.
The proposed overhaul comes after months of scrutiny of the NTA following the NEET-UG paper leak controversy, which sparked nationwide protests and renewed demands for comprehensive reforms in India's examination system.
If implemented as planned, the changes would mark the most significant restructuring of the NTA since the agency was established, with the government aiming to strengthen the integrity and security of high-stakes national entrance examinations.
