Functions of National Testing Agency

NTA will conduct the examinations efficiently and in a transparent and robust manner on behalf of the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The establishment of NTA will benefit about 40 lakh students appearing in various entrance examinations.

Students need not worry about being prepared for all these exams separately. There is no change in the syllabus and students can focus on their preparation without having to worry about any new concepts or topics added to any particular exam.

Functions:

The function of NTA shall be to

(i) Conduct Entrance Examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions;

(ii) Disseminate information regarding entrance examinations;

(iii) Provide feedback to States/Institutions/Universities on quality education; and

(iv) Any other activity connected with entrance examination or admission to higher education institutions as may be entrusted by MHRD

Significance of National Testing Agency

The importance of the National Testing Agency (NTA) has shot up like never before. Earlier, students had to prepare for different exams conducted by State Boards and CBSE. Now, they have to prepare for a common exam. NTA will conduct all major exams, including JEE Main, Advanced, and NEET, twice a year.

Governance of NTA

The National Testing Agency is registered as a Society under the Indian Societies Registration Act, 1860. The Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India is the Patron-in-Chief of the NTA, and Dr. M. Jagadesh Kumar, Vice-Chancellor, Jawaharlal Nehru University is the President of the Society. Shri Vineet Joshi, Director General will be heading the Secretariat of NTA and will also be responsible for the day-to-day management and smooth functioning of the Agency.

For this purpose, he will be assisted by an Executive Committee. The Executive Committee members would include eminent academicians from various fields & subjects; representatives from Central Universities/Deemed Universities, Directors of IITs/IISc/NITs/IIITs, and other representative institutions deputed by MHRD.

The Executive Committee will be chaired by Director General and shall have powers to take decisions on all matters related to the conduct of examinations except those that are specifically required to be referred to the general body or governing board.

National Testing Agency (NTA) has been granted autonomous status to conduct entrance examinations for higher educational institutions in India starting from 2019 onwards.

Significance of National Testing Agency

The importance of the National Testing Agency (NTA) has shot up like never before. Earlier, students had to prepare for different exams conducted by State Boards and CBSE. Now, they have to prepare for a common exam. NTA will conduct all major exams, including JEE Main, Advanced, and NEET, twice a year.

The syllabus of all exams will be the same. The only difference will be in the pattern of questions asked in each exam.

Students need not worry about being prepared for all these exams separately. There is no change in the syllabus and students can focus on their preparation without having to worry about any new concepts or topics added to any particular exam.

This is the first time that the dates of both, the JEE Main, Advanced, and NEET, have been announced together. This is a good move from the government’s side as it allows students to plan their preparation accordingly.

Students need not worry about being prepared for all these exams separately. There is no change in the syllabus and students can focus on their preparation without having to worry about any new concepts or topics added to any particular exam.

Exams Conducted by NTA

NTA conducts the Top 10 Exams given below:-

CUCET Central Universities Common Entrance Test

JEE Main Joint Entrance Examination – Main

NEET National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

UPSEE Uttar Pradesh State Entrance Exam

CMAT Common Management Admission Test (formerly known as AICTE CMAT)