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National Testing Agency moves sensitive operations to new Delhi office with CISF security

National Testing Agency CISF security NEET-UG paper leak examination security Delhi office relocation

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has relocated its confidential and sensitive operations to a new 55,000-square-foot facility in the Government of India Press Building on Minto Road, central Delhi. This move follows the 2024 NEET-UG paper leak controversy, which prompted a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe.

The CBI investigation identified significant security lapses at the NTA’s previous Okhla office, noting that subject experts were not frisked and could use small chits to record question paper details. The investigation also highlighted the absence of a dedicated control room for live CCTV monitoring.

To prevent future leaks, the Union Home Ministry has approved a new security arrangement involving the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Approximately 39 CISF personnel will be deployed to manage access control, including frisking, X-ray baggage screening, and the use of Door Frame Metal Detectors. Designated confidential areas within the new premises will be strictly monitored to ensure a foolproof system for handling sensitive examination materials.

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Central Bureau of Investigation · Central Industrial Security Force · Delhi · Government of India Press Building · Ministry of Home Affairs · Nandan Nilekani · National Testing Agency · New Delhi

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NTA shifts sensitive operations to new Delhi office with CISF security [madhyamamonline.com]
CISF to take over security at NTA’s new Delhi office after NEET paper-leak scrutiny [www.ssbcrack.com]
India News | CISF to Provide Security at NTA's New Office: Officials [www.latestly.com]
NEET leak impact: CISF to guard NTA premises, tighter monitoring of confidential areas [www.nationalheraldindia.com]
NTA office gets CISF security after NEET paper leak, confidential areas to be monitored [www.news9live.com]
Amid NEET-UG row, CISF to take over NTA's new office security [newsable.asianetnews.com]
TCS, IEM Kolkata Join Hands to set up AI Centre of Excellence [www.newsx.com]
After NEET Leak Fallout, NTA Shifts Confidential Work To CISF-Protected Premises [odishabytes.com]
NEET paper leak impact: CISF to guard NTA premises; stricter monitoring for 'confidential' areas [www.orissapost.com]
CISF Security For New NTA Office [www.deccanchronicle.com]
TCS, IEM Kolkata Join Hands to set up AI Centre of Excellence [www.news18.com]
NTA Security Tightened After NEET Paper Leak, CISF Deployed at New Premises [www.timesnownews.com]