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National Testing Agency Overhaul and UGC-NET Re-examination
Published on 20 Aug 2026
- Announcement: The NTA announced a major operational overhaul on August 18, 2026, in New Delhi, featuring a four-tier question paper checking system and the removal of 600 experts from its panels.
- Scrutiny & Security: The new four-tier system rigorously checks papers for factual, grammatical, translation, and formatting errors. Operations are shifting to new premises secured by the CISF, featuring air-gapped systems and strict device-deposit protocols.
- Staffing Updates: The agency plans to induct 20 to 25 new officials and has advertised 10 professional leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Security Officer.
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