The National Testing Agency (NTA) has begun a major overhaul of its examination team, with around 600 subject experts being removed and fresh experts brought in as part of efforts to improve the examination process. The move comes amid concerns over errors and other issues affecting the conduct of national-level exams.
Under the new system, question papers will go through a four-tier checking process before being used in examinations. The additional checks are aimed at reducing errors and ensuring that questions are properly reviewed at different stages.
The agency is also planning to induct around 20 to 25 new officials in the coming weeks. Along with changes in the examination team, NTA offices are being shifted to new premises, where security arrangements are expected to be strengthened.
The revamp follows concerns raised over recent examination-related problems, including errors reported in UGC-NET question papers. The changes are intended to improve the reliability, security and overall management of examinations conducted by the agency.
Officials are also focusing on tighter monitoring of confidential examination material and greater accountability at different stages of the examination process. The NTA is expected to implement the changes as it prepares to conduct upcoming national-level examinations.
