47 NTA officials sacked amid nationwide student protests, more cleanup to follow
The agency has also been relying on 73 contractual employees and 124 outsourced personnel to manage its operations.The agency's finances have grown substantially over the years. Its income increased from ₹504.16 crore in 2019-20 to ₹1,116.84 crore in 2023-24, marking a rise of 121.5%. During the same period, its expenditure climbed from ₹440.20 crore to ₹1,040.96 crore, an increase of 136.5%.Union Cabinet approves draft billThe Union Cabinet on Friday cleared a draft bill proposing tougher penalties for paper leaks, including a maximum fine of ₹10 crore, official sources said.
- ▪The agency has also been relying on 73 contractual employees and 124 outsourced personnel to manage its operations.The agency's finances have grown substantially over the years.
- ▪Its income increased from ₹504.16 crore in 2019-20 to ₹1,116.84 crore in 2023-24, marking a rise of 121.5%.
- ▪During the same period, its expenditure climbed from ₹440.20 crore to ₹1,040.96 crore, an increase of 136.5%.Union Cabinet approves draft billThe Union Cabinet on Friday cleared a draft bill proposing tougher penalties for paper leaks, incl
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HomeNext47 NTA officials sacked amid nationwide student protests, more cleanup to followThe exercise is aimed at introducing what has been described as serious examination reforms within the NTA.Updated on: Jul 24, 2026, 21:25:27 ISTBy Sanjay MauryaPrefer HTon GoogleShare viaCopy link The National Testing Agency (NTA) has terminated the services of 47 officials as part of what is being described as a major overhaul of the examination body, which has remained under scrutiny over paper leak controversies.Students, activists and members of various civil society organisations participate in a candlelight solidarity gathering in support of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, demanding protection of student rights and raising concerns over the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
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