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Paper Leak Impact: NTA To Appoint Retired Armed Forces Officers As Observers

Paper Leak Impact: NTA To Appoint Retired Armed Forces Officers As Observers

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is establishing a permanent pool of independent observers that will include retired armed forces and paramilitary personnel as well as retired state and Central government officers. This step is part of a broader overhaul of the examination system following recent security breaches and allegations, including after the NEET‑UG row. In addition, NTA is seeking exam centres equipped with 285 computers as part of the post‑leak security revamp.

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The National Testing Agency (NTA) is creating a permanent pool of independent observers, including retired armed forces and paramilitary personnel and retired state and Central government officers, as part of a wider overhaul of the examination system.

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First reported by DT Next at 09:21 UTC on 12 Nov.

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    Paper Leak Impact: NTA To Appoint Retired Armed Forces Officers As Observers

    The National Testing Agency (NTA) is creating a permanent pool of independent observers, including retired armed forces and paramilitary personnel and retired state and Central government officers, as part of a wider overhaul of the examination system.

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