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NTA sacks 47 officials amid paper leak crackdown
Published 24 July 2026 ยท education
Synopsis The Testing Agency (NTA) has removed 47 officials from service as part of a major overhaul following the paper leak controversy, according to sources
Synopsis The Testing Agency (NTA) has removed 47 officials from service as part of a major overhaul following the paper leak controversy, according to sources quoted by ANI. Legal and criminal action is also expected against some officials as the Centre moves to strengthen accountability and restore confidence in the examination system. The revamp comes amid reforms after the NEET paper leak row, with the government also proposing stricter anti-paper leak laws and fast-track courts.
Published: July 24, 2026 โข 8:10 PM IST ยท Updated: July 25, 2026 โข 7:06 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
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Synopsis The Testing Agency (NTA) has removed 47 officials from service as part of a major overhaul following the paper leak controversy, according to sources quoted by ANI.
Legal and criminal action is also expected against some officials as the Centre moves to strengthen accountability and restore confidence in the examination system.
The revamp comes amid reforms after the NEET paper leak row, with the government also proposing stricter anti-paper leak laws and fast-track courts.