Education reforms: NTA restricted to conducting entrance exams

Will not conduct recruitment tests from next year

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) will exclusively conduct entrance exams for higher education institutions from 2025 and not recruitment exams, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced, emphasizing the government's shift towards computer-adaptive, technology-driven "zero-error" examinations.

Addressing reporters, Pradhan announced the restructuring of NTA to enhance efficiency and credibility of its operations. "We have started the process of restructuring the NTA by creating new posts and appointing new officers. This will bring fresh energy into the organization," he said.

The restructuring is based on recommendations from a high-level committee chaired by former ISRO Chairman Dr. K. Radhakrishnan. The committee, constituted in June following a NEET-undergraduate exam paper leak, submitted its report to the Ministry of Education on October 21.

The committee, which was constituted on June 22, 2024, held around 30 meetings and proposed 101 recommendations to ensure the "smooth and fair" conduct of exams.