
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.
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.
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.