The National Testing Agency's Tainted Appointments and the Crumbling Faith in India's Education System The Centre has approved key appointments to the National Testing Agency (NTA) amidst the ongoing NEET UG 2026 paper leak controversy, raising more questions than answers.
This move comes as a stark reminder of systemic rot and lack of accountability plaguing India's education system.
Anuja Bapat and Ruchita Vij, officers from the Indian Statistical Service and Indian Revenue Service respectively, have been appointed joint secretaries in the NTA.