House panel calls for pen-&-paper exams by NTA after 'leaks', NAAC internal probe amid bribery case

House panel calls for pen-&-paper exams by NTA after 'leaks', NAAC internal probe amid bribery case

Computer-based tests, if used, should be conducted only in government-controlled centres, a Digvijay Singh-led Standing Committee has said in Parliament.

“Failed to inspire confidence”:  Parliament panel criticises NTA, backs pen-and-paper tests

A Parliamentary panel has urged a stronger shift toward conducting entrance examinations in pen-and-paper mode, pointing to leak-proof models like CBSE and UPSC, noting that the National Testing Agency’s performance over the past year has “failed to inspire confidence.” Chaired by Congress MP Digvijaya Singh, the committee observed that five out of fourteen competitive exams conducted by NTA in 2024 faced major disruptions. According to the repo…