The NTA has conducted over 270 examinations with more than 6.6 crore registrations since 2018, the centre informed Rajya Sabha. The agency has 39 permanent posts, along with contractual and outsourced staff to support examination operations.
New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) has conducted more than 270 examinations covering over 6.6 crore candidate registrations since its inception in 2018, the Centre informed the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. The agency has also strengthened its staffing structure with additional senior-level posts while continuing to rely on contractual and outsourced personnel for examination-related operations.
In a written reply to an unstarred question raised by Rajya Sabha MP Dr. V. Sivadasan, Minister of State for Education Dr. Sukanta Majumdar shared details regarding the NTA's staffing, examinations, and financial performance.
NTA's Permanent Staff Strength
The ministry said the NTA was established as a self-sustaining autonomous organisation to conduct entrance examinations for admissions and fellowships in higher educational institutions.
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