NTA's 'Zero Error' policy questioned amid allegations of paper leaks and irregularities in exams
The National Testing Agency (NTA), responsible for major entrance exams like NEET UG and CUET, is facing scrutiny over its "Zero Error" policy due to widespread allegations of paper leaks, irregularities, and technical glitches. Despite NTA's claims of robust security, multiple incidents, including a NEET UG 2024 paper leak and CUET exam cancellations, have raised concerns about its operational integrity. A high-level committee formed in 2024 to review NTA's functioning recommended measures like biometric authentication and CCTV surveillance, but these issues persist. Experts suggest that NTA's rapid expansion without adequate infrastructure and a lack of transparency contribute to these failures, undermining public trust in the examination system.
Key Points
- The National Testing Agency (NTA) is under scrutiny for alleged paper leaks, irregularities, and technical glitches in major entrance exams.
- Incidents like the NEET UG 2024 paper leak and CUET exam cancellations contradict NTA's "Zero Error" policy.
- A 2024 high-level committee recommended several security measures, but issues continue to plague the NTA.
- Critics attribute NTA's failures to rapid expansion without sufficient infrastructure and a lack of transparency.
Exam Facts
- NTA conducts exams like NEET UG, CUET, JEE Main, UGC-NET.
- A high-level committee was formed in 2024 to review NTA's functioning.
- The committee recommended biometric authentication and GPS-enabled vehicles for question paper transport.
- The NTA was established in 2017.
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