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September 8, 2026 4:46 PM

UGC NET Re-Exam: NTA advises candidates to travel early amid BRICS summit traffic curbs

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has issued an advisory to candidates appearing for the UGC-NET re-exam in the national capital on September 9 and 10, in view of the traffic curbs in place due to the BRICS summit. Delhi Police also issued an advisory today cautioning commuters about temporary traffic restrictions and diversions from September 11 to 13 in view of the movement of international dignitaries. India will host the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on Septe...

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 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...

August 7, 2026 1:15 PM

CBI Names Three NTA Subject Experts in NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak Chargesheet

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has claimed that the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak was part of a well-organised, multi-state criminal conspiracy involving National Testing Agency (NTA) appointed subject experts, coaching operators, middlemen and candidates. The agency has named 13 accused in the case, including the subject experts of botany, chemistry and physics. According to the chargesheet filed before the Special CBI Court at Rouse Avenue in New Delhi on July 28, three subject experts a...

June 22, 2026 3:36 AM

Students praise security arrangements as NEET-UG re-exam concludes peacefully

The NEET-UG re-examination was conducted peacefully across various centres in the country on Sunday, with students largely expressing satisfaction over the security arrangements and facilities provided at examination venues. While most candidates found the Biology and Chemistry sections easy to moderate, Physics emerged as the most challenging subject. A student who appeared for the examination in Bengaluru said the Physics paper was quite difficult, while the other subjects were balanced. He s...

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...

May 15, 2026 11:14 AM

NTA announces NEET-UG 2026 re-examination on June 21 after paper leak row

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday announced that the re-examination for NEET-UG 2026 will be held on June 21, nearly three days after the undergraduate medical entrance examination was cancelled over allegations of a paper leak. In a post on X, the agency said: “NEET (UG) 2026 -- Examination Date Announced. The National Testing Agency, with the approval of the Government of India, has scheduled the re-examination of NEET (UG) 2026 on Sunday, June 21, 2026.” The NTA urged candidat...

December 23, 2025 8:01 PM

Facial biometric authentication to begin with JEE Main 2026: NTA

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will implement facial biometric authentication during examinations and introduce live photography at the application stage to strengthen exam security across all entrance examinations, beginning with JEE (Main) in January 2026. The move aims to curb impersonation and other malpractices by enabling real-time identity verification of candidates at multiple stages of the examination process, officials said. “They will be implementing a facial recognition system...

December 17, 2024 8:02 PM

NTA to focus only on entrance exams for higher education, says Dharmendra Pradhan

The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct only entrance exams for higher education institutions from 2025, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Tuesday. He clarified that NTA will no longer conduct recruitment examinations. "We are working towards technology-driven entrance exams that ensure zero error and minimize irregularities," Pradhan said while addressing reporters at his residence. He also announced the restructuring of NTA to improve its efficiency and cre...