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Education Ministry Launches Four-Tier Security Overhaul for NTA Exams

Education Ministry Launches Four-Tier Security Overhaul for NTA Exams

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THE BRIEF
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Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi has directed a major security revamp for the National Testing Agency, including the implementation of a four-tier question paper checking system.

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The NTA has removed 600 experts from its examination team and plans to induct 20-25 new officials within the next two to three weeks to strengthen oversight.

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Security at NTA offices will be reinforced with CISF teams as part of the Centre's response to the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak scandal that led to the cancellation of the May 3 exam.