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Supreme Court to inspect NTA systems, demands reforms affidavit

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 4:38 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Supreme Court will visit the National Testing Agency’s New Delhi office to examine exam systems and staffing.
The bench said reforms must have permanent staff and statutory backing, not just committee reports.
The court ordered the Joint Secretary of Personnel and Training to file an affidavit on reform progress within two weeks.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the Nilekani-led panel completed consultations and expects an interim report by September’s end.

History

Historical Context

The private-education boom began when T. M. A. Pai founded Kasturba Medical College in 1953, creating a model of self-financing institutions in Manipal, Karnataka. The Supreme Court of India has taken an active role in overseeing education standards, reflected in its recent summons of the National Testing Agency to secure statutory staffing.

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Story summary

Supreme Court will visit the National Testing Agency’s New Delhi office to examine exam systems and staffing.
The bench said reforms must have permanent staff and statutory backing, not just committee reports.
The court ordered the Joint Secretary of Personnel and Training to file an affidavit on reform progress within two weeks.
Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the Nilekani-led panel completed consultations and expects an interim report by September’s end.

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