National Testing Agency

August 28, 2026 5:32 PM

High-powered task force invites suggestions for comprehensive reforms in public examinations

The Centre has invited suggestions from students, parents, teachers, academic institutions and other stakeholders as part of an exercise to reform the country’s public examination system, including examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA). The government has constituted a High-Powered Task Force (HPTF), headed by Nandan Nilekani, to examine and recommend comprehensive reforms covering the conduct, security, design and governance of public examinations. The task force is ex...

August 21, 2026 9:13 AM

NTA clarifies answer key challenge fee, says system benefits all candidates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday defended its answer key challenge system, saying it is designed to ensure fairness for all candidates and rejected concerns that the process is "too expensive". In a post on X, the testing agency explained how the answer key challenge mechanism works, saying a valid challenge raised by even one candidate can benefit all students who appeared for the examination. "On the concern being raised that answer key challenges are 'too expensive': a qu...

June 21, 2026 9:46 AM

‘Stay calm, trust yourself, you’ve earned this moment’: NTA to NEET UG 2026 candidates

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday extended best wishes to lakhs of students appearing for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET)-UG 2026 re-examination, urging them to stay calm and arrive early at exam centres. In a post on X, NTA said, "This is the day you've prepared for. Stay calm, trust yourself, and give it your best - you've earned this moment. You've got this. We're rooting for you!" The agency also reminded candidates about key examination-day requirements and tim...

June 18, 2026 11:34 AM

Nearly 16 lakh candidates download NEET-UG 2026 re-exam admit cards as NTA eases access ahead of June 21 test

The National Testing Agency (NTA) said that nearly 16 lakh candidates have successfully downloaded their admit cards for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination, scheduled to be held on June 21, as authorities intensify preparations to ensure the smooth and secure conduct of one of the country's largest entrance examinations. In a significant relief for candidates, the NTA has simplified the admit card download process by allowing aspirants to access their hall tickets without first completing bank a...

September 16, 2024 4:52 PM

Supreme Court dismisses PIL challenging cancellation of UGC-NET exam

The Supreme Court of India on Monday declined to entertain a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging the government's decision to cancel the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) following allegations of a question paper leak. A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra dismissed the plea, noting that it was filed by a lawyer rather than a candidate directly affected by the exam's cancellation. The UGC-NET, originall...

July 26, 2024 10:31 PM

National Testing Agency declares re-revised results of NEET-UG 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced the re-revised results and ranks for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2024 on Friday. According to the updated results, 13,15,853 candidates have qualified for the exam. In a significant change, the number of candidates securing All India Rank (AIR) 1 has been reduced from 67 to 17. This revision comes after the Supreme Court's decision on July 23 to uphold the validity of the exam, rejecting pleas for cancellation due to alleg...

September 16, 2024 5:52 PM

NEET-UG 2024: National Testing Agency declares centre-wise data for medical entrance exam

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the state-wise and centre-wise results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) 2024 on Saturday, July 20. This release comes in compliance with a Supreme Court directive issued on July 18, which mandated the publication of results by July 20. Candidates can now access their results on the official NEET website (https://neet.ntaonline.in/frontend/web/common-scorecard/index) by entering their login credentials. The resul...

September 16, 2024 6:02 PM

No doubt NEET-UG was compromised; says SC, demands details from NTA

The Supreme Court of India on Monday acknowledged that the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate courses (NEET-UG) held on May 5, 2024, was compromised by a question paper leak. The court has now directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to provide information on steps taken to identify beneficiaries of the leak. A bench led by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, along with Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra, sought details from the NTA about the centers and cities where the le...

September 16, 2024 6:16 PM

SC again declines to stay process of counselling in NEET-UG 2024, issues notice to NTA

The Supreme Court of India on Friday refused to stay the counselling process for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (Undergraduate) 2024, while issuing a notice to the National Testing Agency (NTA), the body responsible for conducting the examination. A vacation bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and SVN Bhatti has consolidated the new pleas with pending petitions, scheduling them for hearing on July 8. This decision comes amid ongoing controversies surrounding the NEET-UG 2024 exam...