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Centre Plans Overhaul of NTA to Curb Paper Leaks

UPSC / SSC current affairs note · Governance

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Why in news

The Centre is planning a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) to prevent paper leaks, including changes to its outsourcing methods. This follows recent controversies over exam integrity.

Background

The NTA was established in 2017 as an autonomous body to conduct entrance examinations for higher education institutions. It has faced criticism over alleged paper leaks and administrative lapses in exams like NEET-UG and UGC-NET.

Key facts

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  1. Centre planning overhaul of NTA to curb paper leaks.

  2. Key change includes tweaking NTA's outsourcing methods.

  3. Aim is to ensure a leak-proof examination system.

  4. Overhaul follows recent paper leak incidents.

  5. NTA conducts major exams like NEET-UG, JEE, UGC-NET.

Prelims pointers

  • National Testing Agency (NTA): autonomous body under Ministry of Education, established 2017.
  • NTA conducts NEET-UG, JEE (Main), UGC-NET, CUET, etc.
  • Paper leaks: criminal offenses under various state laws; central law proposed.

Mains angles

  • GS2: Issues relating to development and management of social sector/services relating to education.
  • GS2: Role of regulatory bodies in maintaining exam integrity.
  • GS3: Challenges in public service delivery and administrative reforms.
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