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PolityThe Hindu25 July 2026
Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens anti-paper-leak law
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- The Centre terminated the services of up to 47 officials of the National Testing Agency (NTA) as part of a crackdown on exam malpractices
- The Union Cabinet on July 24, 2026 cleared amendments to the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, adding tougher penalties and time-bound trial mechanisms
- The action follows sustained student protests over recurring paper leaks in competitive examinations (including NEET-linked concerns)
- Aims to restore trust in the examination system and institutional integrity of the NTA
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