India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust

As exam scandals persist, critics ask whether fixing the centralised testing agency is enough or if the model needs to change. In 2017, India introduced the National Testing Agency (NTA) to conduct fair, transparent and standardised examinations. Set up under the federal education ministry, it was meant to make exams more efficient, consistent and trustworthy, after years of paper leaks, administrative errors and cheating allegations [1].

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1. bbc.co.uk · India's high-stakes exam system faces a crisis of trust Sep 6, 2026

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