High-Level Committee Led by Dr. K Radhakrishnan to Reform National Testing Agency
New Delhi, India – Amid the ongoing crisis around paper leak allegations, the Ministry of Education has formed a high-level committee to recommend reforms in the examination process, data security protocols, and the functioning of the National Testing Agency (NTA).
Committee Members
The 7-member committee is led by Dr. K Radhakrishnan, former Chairman of ISRO. Other members include:
- Dr. Randeep Guleria, Former Director of AIIMS Delhi
- Prof. B J Rao, Vice Chancellor, Central University of Hyderabad
- Prof. Ramamurthy K, Professor Emeritus, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras
- Pankaj Bansal, Co-Founder, People Strong and Board Member- Karmayogi Bharat
- Prof. Aditya Mittal, Dean Student Affairs, IIT Delhi
- Govind Jaiswal, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education, Govt. of India (Member Secretary)
Committee’s Objectives
The committee will focus on:
- Reforming the examination process by analyzing and suggesting improvements
- Reviewing and strengthening Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and protocols
- Enhancing data security protocols
- Examining and improving security protocols related to paper-setting and other processes
- Assessing and recommending improvements in the organizational structure and functioning of the NTA
- Evaluating and enhancing the Grievance Redressal Mechanism of the NTA
The committee will submit its report to the Ministry within two months and can include any Subject Matter Expert to assist them.