- The National Testing Agency (NTA) is utilizing its leadership and various agencies to manage the logistics and security for the NEET-UG 2026 examination.
- The National Testing Agency (NTA) operates under the government structure and conducts exams in India.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) operates under the Department of Higher Education, appointing Anshuman Sharma as joint secretary and Ashish Gupta as joint director.
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Updated Aug 1
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What happened
The National Testing Agency (NTA) operates under the Department of Higher Education, appointing Anshuman Sharma as joint secretary and Ashish Gupta as joint director.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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National Testing Agency
Indian government agency
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Department of Higher Education
federal government department in India
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Related events
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