About NTA

• National Testing Agency (NTA) has been established as a premier, specialist, autonomous and self-sustained testing organization to conduct entrance examinations for admission/fellowship in higher educational institutions. 
• NTA was established by the Ministry of Education following the Union Cabinet’s approval in 2017.
• NTA is a registered society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860. 

Objectives

• To conduct efficient, transparent and international standards tests in order to assess the competency of candidates for admission, and recruitment purposes. 
• To undertake research on educational, professional and testing systems to identify gaps in the knowledge systems and take steps for bridging them. 
• To identify experts and institutions in setting examination questions. 
• To produce and disseminate information and research on education and professional development standards.