NTA overhauled after exam leaks: 47 staffers removed, bill seeks 10-year jail terms
The National Testing Agency (NTA) will undergo a complete overhaul within the next month following mass protests over exam paper leaks. At least 47 employees have been removed, and action taken against some individuals. Key changes include altering outsourcing methods to create a leak-proof system. A committee of experts will suggest reforms to make NTA more efficient. The government also approved a draft bill at a cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to ensure stricter punishments for paper leaks, including jail terms up to 10 years and fines of up to Rs 10 crore.
24 JUL 2026
· THIS STORY — NDTV
NTA overhauled after exam leaks: 47 staffers removed, bill seeks 10-year jail terms
— NDTV
Following student protests, the government swiftly conducted re-examinations and took disciplinary action against officials involved in the NEET leak.
— Indian Express
The Union Cabinet approved a draft Bill to combat exam paper leaks, proposing significant penalties and expedited legal processes.
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