The Future of the National Testing Agency: NTA Challenges and Reforms
The National Testing Agency (NTA) was established in November 2017 as an autonomous body under the Department of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education of India. Its primary role is to conduct entrance examinations for admissions and recruitment in various higher educational institutions. The NTA oversees numerous national-level exams related to engineering, medicine, management, and pharmacy, ensuring a standardized and fair process for millions of students. Key Exams Conducted by NTA: Joint Entrance Examination (Main) (JEE-Main) National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate) (NEET-UG) Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) Common University Entrance Test (CUET) Graduate Pharmacy Aptitude Test (GPAT) Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET) University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) Council of Scientific and Industrial Research National Eligibility Test (CSIR-NET) Recent Controversies In recent times, the NTA has faced significant challenges. These i