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Higher Education Secretary Reviews NTA’s New Office Amid Exam Concerns

Higher Education Secretary Reviews NTA’s New Office Amid Exam Concerns
NTA’s new office, security setup reviewed by higher education secretary amid exam concerns - Telegraph India · telegraphindia.com

The National Testing Agency, or NTA, has moved to a new office.

The move came after concerns about a medical entrance exam paper leak and other administrative problems.

On Saturday, Higher Education Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee visited the new office.

She looked at its facilities and how it is organized.

The Ministry of Education said the review was to help upcoming exams run smoothly.

The agency’s confidential areas are now guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force.

The NTA previously worked from an office in Okhla.

Key facts

Agency
National Testing Agency (NTA)
Visitor
Higher Education Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee
Previous office
Okhla
Security
The Central Industrial Security Force guards confidential areas.
Context
The NTA moved offices after controversy over the NEET-UG paper leak and administrative lapses.
Stated purpose
Reviewing the setup to help ensure upcoming examinations are conducted smoothly.

Quotes

Ministry of Education

The Indian government ministry responsible for higher education and the NTA.

“Secretary, Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Smt Deepti Gaur Mukherjee visited the new NTA office. During the visit, she interacted with senior NTA officials, inspected the operational facilities and conducted a comprehensive review of the new infrastructure and administrative setup to ensure seamless conduct of upcoming examinations”
telegraphindia.com

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