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. It also suggests implementing a National Registry of Blacklisted Examination Vendors and conducting annual equity audits for major exams. The release does not say when these recommendations take effect.
Key points
- Recommends moving NEET-UG to Computer-Based Testing (CBT) with increased government infrastructure.
- Urges NTA to hire permanent staff for specialized roles instead of relying solely on deputation.
- Proposes a National Registry of Blacklisted Examination Vendors to be accessible online.
- Suggests annual equity audits to track pass rates by state, gender, and social category.
- Recommends NTA refocus exclusively on admission tests for higher education institutions.
When it applies
- Committee meeting to consider and adopt the report
- Presentation of the 382nd Report to the Chairman of Rajya Sabha