Former ISRO Chief Leads Panel to Overhaul NTA Exams Amid Irregularities

Facing controversies surrounding the NEET and NET exams, the Education Ministry established a seven-member panel led by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan to reform the National Testing Agency (NTA). The panel aims to ensure transparent and tamper-free exams by strengthening data security protocols and improving the overall examination process.

In the wake of controversies surrounding the NEET and NET competitive exams, the Education Ministry has announced a high-level, seven-member panel headed by former ISRO chief K Radhakrishnan. The committee's mission is to ensure the transparent, smooth, and fair conduct of examinations through the National Testing Agency (NTA).

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized that the goal is to conduct 'transparent, tamper-free, and zero-error examinations.' He stated, 'Setting up this expert committee is the first in a series of steps aimed at eliminating malpractices, strengthening data security, and overhauling the NTA.'

The ministry highlighted that the panel, which includes several reputed academicians and professionals, will submit its recommendations within two months. These will focus on reforms in the examination mechanism, data security, and overall efficiency to ensure the students' interests and futures remain the government's top priorities.

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