India's National Testing Agency Prepares Major Exam System Reforms
Summary
India’s National Testing Agency is preparing major reforms, including a four-tier question-paper monitoring system, new staffing changes, and tighter office security with CISF protection. The Ministry of Education says the overhaul aims to make examinations more transparent, secure, and accountable after recent controversies.
Key Points
- About 600 experts have been removed from the NTA examination team, and a new expert team is being prepared.
- The agency plans to add new officials, create ten professional positions, and shift offices to a new campus secured by CISF.
- A four-tier monitoring system for question-paper checking is being introduced to reduce errors and irregularities.
- Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has ordered a detailed audit of the NTA examination system and a review of past weaknesses.
