NTA undertakes exam system overhaul; removes 50 staff members, advertises 10 leadership positions

August 18, 2026 10:12 AM

NTA undertakes exam system overhaul; removes 50 staff members, advertises 10 leadership positions

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has removed more than 50 of its staff members and is onboarding professionals for key leadership positions as part of measures to reform the overall examination system, the education ministry said on Monday. The development came a day after the NTA ordered a re-test for three subjects of the UGC-NET exam for scholars due to several errors in those papers. In a post on X, the ministry said Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi held a meeting with the secretary...

‘Your worth isn’t determined by marks’: PM Modi encourages students to stay confident during exams

February 22, 2026 2:19 PM

‘Your worth isn’t determined by marks’: PM Modi encourages students to stay confident during exams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed students appearing for examinations across the country, urging them to remain confident, manage stress effectively and focus on their efforts rather than their marks. Speaking during the 131st episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister delivered a special message for students amid the ongoing exam season, including Class X and XII board examinations. “I shall now address our dear, promising children, those currentl...