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Retired Officials to Oversee Exams, Including at Overseas Centers; NTA’s New Decision
NTA Exams to be Monitored by Retired Officials; Major Move Following Question Paper Leaks
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is taking a significant step to curb security lapses and irregularities in its examinations. In the wake of incidents involving the leaking of question papers, the NTA has initiated a process to create a panel of independent observers, comprising retired personnel from the military and paramilitary forces, as well as retired officials from the central and state governments. The NTA has issued two separate 'Expressions of Interest' (EOI) notices inviting applications from eligible individuals. These observers will be appointed to prevent malpractice and irregularities during examinations. Simultaneously, applications have been invited from institutions and organizations seeking to serve as examination centers; only those possessing or managing the necessary infrastructure are eligible to apply. Special arrangements are also being made for examination centers located outside India. Observers for these overseas centers will be drawn from the Indian community residing in the respective cities—this includes serving or retired officials from Indian embassies, retired officers from the Ministry of External Affairs, and local Indian citizens who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. This decision is seen as a crucial move toward enhancing the transparency and credibility of the examination process.
NTA Exams to be Monitored by Retired Officials; Major Move Following Question Paper Leaks
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is taking a significant step to curb security lapses and irregularities in its examinations. In the wake of incidents involving the leaking of question papers, the NTA has initiated a process to create a panel of independent observers, comprising retired personnel from the military and paramilitary forces, as well as retired officials from the central and state governments. The NTA has issued two separate 'Expressions of Interest' (EOI) notices inviting applications from eligible individuals. These observers will be appointed to prevent malpractice and irregularities during examinations. Simultaneously, applications have been invited from institutions and organizations seeking to serve as examination centers; only those possessing or managing the necessary infrastructure are eligible to apply. Special arrangements are also being made for examination centers located outside India. Observers for these overseas centers will be drawn from the Indian community residing in the respective cities—this includes serving or retired officials from Indian embassies, retired officers from the Ministry of External Affairs, and local Indian citizens who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. This decision is seen as a crucial move toward enhancing the transparency and credibility of the examination process.
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) is taking a significant step to curb security lapses and irregularities in its examinations. In the wake of incidents involving the leaking of question papers, the NTA has initiated a process to create a panel of independent observers, comprising retired personnel from the military and paramilitary forces, as well as retired officials from the central and state governments. The NTA has issued two separate 'Expressions of Interest' (EOI) notices inviting applications from eligible individuals. These observers will be appointed to prevent malpractice and irregularities during examinations. Simultaneously, applications have been invited from institutions and organizations seeking to serve as examination centers; only those possessing or managing the necessary infrastructure are eligible to apply. Special arrangements are also being made for examination centers located outside India. Observers for these overseas centers will be drawn from the Indian community residing in the respective cities—this includes serving or retired officials from Indian embassies, retired officers from the Ministry of External Affairs, and local Indian citizens who meet the prescribed eligibility criteria. This decision is seen as a crucial move toward enhancing the transparency and credibility of the examination process.
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