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SC plans NTA office visit over paper leaks, says ‘lessons from past not learnt’

The court stressed that the focus should be on institutionalising the reforms.
Updated on Sept 19, 2026 07:45 am IST

Nandan Nilekani-led panel on NEET reforms to submit first report by month-end: Centre to SC

Nandan Nilekani-led panel on NEET reforms to submit first report by month-end: Centre to SC
Published on Sept 18, 2026 01:13 pm IST

UGC NET Result 2026 for English, Commerce and Sociology papers out, link here

UGC NET Result 2026 for English, Commerce and Sociology papers declared at ugcnet.nta.nic.in, direct link here
Updated on Sept 18, 2026 01:14 pm IST

NTA releases exam calendar till March 2027; JEE Main Session 1 from Jan 22

An inspection is underway during the nationwide mock drill, announced by National Testing Agency (NTA) ahead of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination (ANI FILE PHOTO)
Published on Sept 16, 2026 10:37 pm IST

NTA's High Powered Task Force seeks public suggestion on exam reforms

NTA's High Powered Task Force seeks public suggestion on exam reforms to build student-centric system
Published on Sept 04, 2026 04:56 pm IST

HC seeks NTA response on plea challenging UGC-NET June 2026 English re-test

HC seeks NTA response on plea challenging UGC-NET June 2026 English re-test
Published on Sept 04, 2026 03:05 pm IST

NTA overhaul: Centre appoints IRS officer as director, another as jnt secretary

Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi chairs a meeting with the Secretary, Department of Higher Education, DG NTA, and other senior officials, in New Delhi
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 01:46 pm IST

Nandan Nilekani-led task force invites suggestions on exam system reforms

Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani heads of the task force set up by the Centre to recommend reforms in India’s public examination system
Updated on Aug 29, 2026 02:09 pm IST

UGC NET 2026 Result, Final Answer Key releasing this week: NTA

UGC NET 2026 Result, Final Answer Key releasing this week at ugcnet.nta.nic.in: NTA
Updated on Aug 26, 2026 01:06 pm IST

NTA: From elixir for all exam ills to everyone's punching bag!

NTA: From elixir for all exam ills to everyone's punching bag!
Published on Aug 23, 2026 12:30 pm IST

NTA suspends private agency after power failure disrupts AIAPGET exam in Jaipur

Earlier on Saturday, NTA said that the AIAPGET exam for 49 candidates at a Jaipur centre will be rescheduled to September 1, 2026, as they could not complete their exam due to a power failure.
Updated on Aug 22, 2026 09:24 pm IST

Power cut at AIAPGET exam center in Jaipur, NTA to hold re-exam on September 1

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Updated on Aug 22, 2026 08:50 pm IST

NTA tightens vetting rules for subject experts after sacking 600 amid exam row

NTA conducts 10 major national-level entrance examinations in multiple shifts throughout the year.
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 12:10 am IST

Supreme Court asks NTA where things stand on 2024 exam reforms plan

A bench of justices hearing petitions related to the NEET UG 2026 paper leak directed the Union government to file an affidavit detailing the steps taken to implement the Radhakrishnan committee’s recommendations in the wake of the 2024 paper leak of the NEET UG.
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 12:10 am IST

Delhi HC refused to entertain petition on scrapping of National Testing Agency

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre and the NTA, refuted the allegations and submitted that there had been no tampering with the OMR sheets, as alleged.
Published on Aug 21, 2026 12:10 am IST

NEET: SC directs NTA to inform on steps taken to implement recommendations of Radhakrishnan panel

NEET: SC directs NTA to inform on steps taken to implement recommendations of Radhakrishnan panel
Published on Aug 21, 2026 12:10 am IST

UGC NET controversy: Students, teachers flag disputed questions, demand reforms

UGC NET row: Students, teachers flag disputed questions, raise concerns over NTA exam process
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 12:10 am IST

‘Expert opinion must prevail’: HC rejects NEET-UG answer key pleas

The court examined the material placed before it by the NTA and found that the objections had been referred to a panel of subject experts for consideration. (FILE PHOTO)
Updated on Aug 21, 2026 12:10 am IST

The time for an NTA self-review has passed

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The future of millions of students is at stake. The government must revamp NTA and put in place external auditors and independent monitoring. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)
Published on Aug 18, 2026 09:19 pm IST

UGC NET, CSIR UGC NET, ICAR AIEEA PG answer keys: Objection window closes today

UGC NET, CSIR UGC NET, ICAR AIEEA PG & AICE answer keys: Objection window to close today, details here
Published on Aug 18, 2026 11:07 am IST

CWC meet to chart expansion of Rahul Gandhi’s ‘Chhatron ki Goonj’

As the Congress leadership finalises the meeting’s agenda, party strategists said expanding Chhatron ki Gunj is high on the agenda (@INCIndia X/ANI Photo)
Updated on Aug 19, 2026 11:55 pm IST

UGC-NET Row: NTA removes over 50 staff, fills 10 new leadership roles

UGC-NET Row: NTA removes over 50 staff, fills 10 new leadership roles
Published on Aug 18, 2026 09:22 am IST

Students' future cannot be compromised, NTA must be accountable: ABVP

Students' future cannot be compromised, NTA must be accountable: ABVP
Published on Aug 17, 2026 06:13 pm IST

Rahul Gandhi demands accountability as NTA announces re-conduct of UGC-NET

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressing 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' gathering at Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh on August 8. (PTI/FILE)
Published on Aug 17, 2026 06:13 pm IST

NTA releases UGC-NET answer keys for 84 subjects

NTA releases UGC-NET answer keys for 84 subjects
Published on Aug 16, 2026 12:22 pm IST

85 marks in one score card, 520 on another: Punjab and Haryana HC summons NEET candidate’s record from NTA

Alarmed by differing results, the petitioner submitted, she visited the NTA office on July 20 and filed a written complaint. (Shutterstock)
Published on Aug 14, 2026 08:53 am IST

Delhi court flags ‘criminal breach of trust’ by 3 experts in NEET-UG paper leak

Delhi court flags the role of three subject experts in the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak, saying they prima facie breached the NTA’s trust for monetary ga
Published on Aug 13, 2026 01:40 pm IST

Education minister Pralhad Joshi chairs first meeting over NTA-related concerns

The meeting was held in the office of ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution, new and renewable energy. (X/@JoshiPralhad)
Updated on Aug 10, 2026 09:16 am IST

Joshi chairs meet on matters concerning NTA

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Published on Aug 10, 2026 08:34 am IST

Education minister holds meeting, discusses measures to strengthen NTA

Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution Pralhad Joshi, center, chairs a review meeting with the Secretary and senior officials of the Department of Food and Public Distribution to assess sugar stock positions and production levels, in New Delhi.
Updated on Aug 11, 2026 07:08 pm IST