Archive · 23 Jul 2026
NTA Conducts 270+ Exams, Income Rises to ₹1,117 Crore
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has conducted over 270 exams since 2018, with more than 6.6 crore registrations.
The NTA has 39 permanent staff and relies on 73 contractual and 124 outsourced personnel.
The agency's income has more than doubled from ₹504.16 crore in 2019-20 to ₹1,116.84 crore in 2023-24.
The NTA conducted the NEET UG 2026 exam on May 3, 2026, and a re-exam on June 21, 2026, due to irregularities.
The government praises the NTA's efficiency, while critics question the reliance on contractual staff.
NTA has conducted over 270 exams since 2018 with over 6.6 crore registrations.
The agency has 39 permanent staff and relies on 73 contractual and 124 outsourced personnel.
NTA's income increased from ₹504.16 crore in 2019-20 to ₹1,116.84 crore in 2023-24.
NEET UG 2026 exam was conducted on May 3, 2026, with a re-exam on June 21, 2026, due to irregularities.
The government highlights the NTA's efficiency, while critics question the reliance on contractual staff.
- Who
- National Testing Agency (NTA)
- What
- Conducted over 270 examinations and increased income to ₹1,117 crore
- When
- Since 2018, with significant data from 2023-24
- Where
- Across India, involving 565 cities and 5,432 centers for NEET UG 2026
- Why
- To manage large-scale entrance examinations for higher education institutions
Government Perspective
Critics' Perspective
Staffing and Operations
Government Perspective
The government highlights the NTA's efficient use of contractual and outsourced personnel to manage large-scale examinations.
Critics' Perspective
Critics argue that the heavy reliance on contractual staff may compromise the stability and quality of examination processes.
- Total Examinations Conducted
- Over 270
- Candidate Registrations
- Over 6.6 crore
- Permanent Staff
- 39
- Contractual Staff
- 73
- Outsourced Personnel
- 124
- Income (2023-24)
- ₹1,116.84 crore
- Expenditure (2023-24)
- ₹1,040.96 crore
- NEET UG 2026 Re-examination Date
- June 21, 2026