Education
NTA Floats ₹7.5 Crore Tender for NEET-UG Exam Security
The Hindu1h
THE BRIEF
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The National Testing Agency has issued a ₹7.5 crore tender for professional security services to protect critical infrastructure, including server rooms and confidential material storage, following recent exam controversies.
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The two-year contract utilizes a Quality-and-Cost-Based Selection model, requiring bidders to have a minimum annual turnover of ₹10 crore and five years of experience in high-security environments.
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Interested agencies must submit bids via the Government e Marketplace portal by 3 p.m. on August 17, 2026, with technical bids scheduled to be unlocked the same day.