“Failed to Inspire Confidence”: Parliament Panel Criticises NTA, Backs Pen-and-Paper Tests
09 December 2025 | Maktoob Media
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 report, UGC-NET, CSIR-NET, and NEET-PG had to be postponed; NEET-UG saw instances of paper leaks; CUET (UG/PG) results were delayed; and in JEE Main 2025 (January session), at least 12 questions were withdrawn due to errors in the final answer key….