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Parliamentary Committee recommends major reforms for National Testing Agency

The Rajya Sabha Secretariat announced on 9 October 2026 that a Parliamentary Standing Committee has submitted its 382nd report on reforming the National Testing Agency (NTA). The committee recommends transitioning the NEET-UG exam to a Computer-Based Testing (CBT) format, investing in government-owned test centers to reduce reliance on private firms, and creating a permanent professional staff cadre.

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9 October 2026
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