New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is set for a major overhaul with 600 experts being removed from its examination team and a four-tier system
planned for checking question papers.
The changes followed a review by Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi, who directed the agency to strengthen examination security and scrutiny. The NTA later briefed the minister on the steps being taken.
“A revamp of the examination team was undertaken with 600 experts being removed and new experts being onboarded,” the Ministry of Education said in a post on X.
As a follow up meeting on NTA, Union Education Minister Shri @JoshiPralhad directed that all necessary security and related infrastructural facilities should be put in place for the smooth conduct of examinations.
Following directions from the Minister, DG, NTA apprised on the… pic.twitter.com/SCSnko504d
— Ministry of Education (@EduMinOfIndia) August 18, 2026
New staff and stricter paper checks
The NTA already has a system involving multiple reviews of test items, with subject experts and testing professionals involved in preparing questions. The proposed four-tier system is aimed at adding further checks before papers are finalised.
The agency is also expected to bring in 20 to 25 officials over the next two to three weeks. A further recruitment plan was discussed during the review meeting.
The NTA conducts several major examinations, including JEE (Main), NEET (UG), CUET (UG) and UGC-NET, making the security and accuracy of its examination process a key concern for millions of candidates.
Office security to be strengthened
Security at NTA offices is also being tightened. The agency plans to move its offices to new premises on a “war footing” with CISF personnel expected to strengthen security arrangements. Its existing requirements also include round-the-clock security services, CCTV systems, frisking and monitoring for examinations.
However, the measures announced so far are steps being undertaken rather than proof that the entire overhaul has already been completed. The success of the four-tier checking process, staffing changes and stronger security will depend on how effectively they are implemented and monitored over time.
