Task force headed by Nandan Nilekani set up by PM Narendra Modi to reform the National Testing Agency (NTA)
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High-powered task force looking into NTA reforms invites stakeholder suggestions
A high-powered task force led by Nandan Nilekani, constituted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to reform the National Testing Agency (NTA), has invited stakeholder suggestions by September 13. Submissions can be made in English, Hindi, or regional languages via phone, mail, WhatsApp, or the official website. This move follows controversies in NEET-UG and UGC-NET exams, aiming to enhance transparency, credibility, and efficiency in national-level entrance testing. The reform process is critical for millions of aspirants and holds high relevance for governance and education policy questions in competitive exams.
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Stakeholder suggestions invited by September 13, 2024
Submissions accepted in English, Hindi, or regional languages
Multiple submission modes: phone, mail, WhatsApp, and official website
Reforms prompted by controversies in NEET-UG and UGC-NET examinations
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