Archive · 3 Oct 2026
Higher Education Secretary Reviews NTA’s New Office Amid Exam Concerns
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.
Higher Education Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee visited the National Testing Agency’s new office on Saturday.
She inspected operational facilities and reviewed the office’s infrastructure and administrative setup.
The Ministry of Education said the review was intended to support the smooth conduct of upcoming examinations.
The NTA recently moved from its Okhla office after controversy over the NEET-UG paper leak and administrative lapses.
The agency’s confidential areas are now guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force.
- Who
- Higher Education Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee and senior National Testing Agency officials.
- What
- Mukherjee reviewed the NTA’s new office infrastructure and administrative setup.
- When
- Saturday; the article does not specify a date.
- Where
- The NTA’s new office; its location is not specified in the article.
- Why
- To review the setup and support the smooth conduct of upcoming examinations.
- 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.