NTA sacks 47 officials amid NEET paper leak row, more exits expected
In a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the NEET paper leak controversy, 47 officials have been sacked, with more terminations expected as part of the Centre's action to restore credibility to the country's examination system. The overhaul could go beyond dismissals, with reports stating that disciplinary proceedings are being considered against some of the 47 officials over their alleged roles. This move is seen as part of a major revamping of the NTA's process of outsourcing examination-related work.
- ▪In a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the NEET paper leak controversy, 47 officials have been sacked, with more terminations expected as part of the Centre's action to restore credibility to the country's examinatio
- ▪The overhaul could go beyond dismissals, with reports stating that disciplinary proceedings are being considered against some of the 47 officials over their alleged roles.
- ▪This move is seen as part of a major revamping of the NTA's process of outsourcing examination-related work.
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| Publication time | Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:39:00 GMT |
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In a major overhaul of the National Testing Agency (NTA) after the NEET paper leak controversy, 47 officials have been sacked, with more terminations expected as part of the Centre's action to restore credibility to the country's examination system. The overhaul could go beyond dismissals, with reports stating that disciplinary proceedings are being considered against some of the 47 officials over their alleged roles. This move is seen as part of a major revamping of the NTA's process of outsourcing examination-related work. The move is set to become the biggest shake-up in the NTA's history, with the Centre focusing on strengthening and improving the credibility the examination system.
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