National Testing Agency

About National Testing Agency (NTA)

• The NTA was established in 2017 by the Ministry of Education as a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions.

Functions

• Conducting entrance examinations for admission to higher educational institutions
• Creating a question bank using modern techniques
• Establishing a strong research and development culture
• Collaborating with international organizations like ETS (Educational Testing Services)
• Undertaking any other examination entrusted to it by the Ministries/Departments of Government of India/State Governments

NEET

• The NEET (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test) is an entrance examination for students who wish to pursue undergraduate medical courses (MBBS/BDS) and postgraduate courses (MD/MS) in government or private medical colleges.
• Objective: To standardize the admission process for medical and dental courses across India, ensuring a uniform evaluation of candidates' eligibility.
• The NTA conducts NEET on behalf of the Ministry of Education.