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Higher Education Secretary Reviews New NTA Office Amidst Security Concerns
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News18•03-10-2026, 13:30
Higher Education Secretary Reviews New NTA Office Amidst Security Concerns
- •Higher Education Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee reviewed the infrastructure and administrative setup at the new NTA office.
- •The National Testing Agency (NTA) moved to a new office following a NEET-UG paper leak controversy and administrative lapses.
- •The new NTA office is now guarded by CISF to ensure foolproof arrangements in "confidential areas."
- •The paper leak incident led to nationwide student protests and the resignation of the then Union Education Minister.
- •Mukherjee interacted with senior NTA officials and inspected operational facilities to ensure seamless conduct of upcoming examinations.
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The National Testing Agency shifted its office from Okhla to Minto Road following widespread controversy and major administrative lapses over the NEET-UG paper leak.
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel have been deployed at the new National Testing Agency premises to guarantee foolproof security arrangements in sensitive zones.
Higher Education Secretary Deepti Gaur Mukherjee visited the new National Testing Agency office to inspect operational facilities and review the administrative setup.
