In order to leave no gaps and loopholes at administrative level and ensure foolproof security at the exam centres in the aftermath of NEET UG paper leak, National Testing Agency (NTA) has launched the Pariksha Karmayogi programme for the officials who would be conducting the entrance exams.
This is the Capacity-Building Programme for Examination Officials on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform. The initiative aims to strengthen supervision and invigilation processes for NTA examinations and ensure the smooth, secure, and standardised conduct of offline, pen-and-paper-based tests. NTA said that the course is designed for examination functionaries, particularly Centre Superintendents and Invigilators, who are involved in conducting NTA examinations, including NEET (UG).
The programme comprises four modules covering the entire examination lifecycle. Module 1 introduces the course and outlines the role of examination functionaries in maintaining fairness, transparency, and integrity in the examination process. While Module 2 focuses on pre-examination preparedness, including centre readiness, security arrangements, and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Module 3 addresses examination-day operations, which include, before the examination, at the beginning of the examination, during the examination, and after the examination. Module 4 provides a Quick Reference Guide, offering a concise recap of key instructions and responsibilities.
NTA said that the initiative is aimed at enhancing procedural compliance, operational efficiency, and accountability at examination centres across the country. Hosted on the iGOT Karmayogi Bharat platform, the programme provides self-paced learning and assessment-based certification, enabling examination officials across India to undergo standardised training. The NTA said the initiative will help improve procedural compliance, operational efficiency, and accountability at examination centres
The agency emphasised that well-trained examination staff are essential for ensuring the fair and efficient conduct of high-stakes examinations. By creating a uniform framework for examination administration nationwide, the programme seeks to reinforce the integrity of the examination process.
As per NTA, the launch of Pariksha Karmayogi reflects NTA’s broader efforts to strengthen the examination ecosystem through technology-enabled capacity building and a trained, certified workforce capable of handling large-scale assessments with professionalism and consistency. NTA has been in the news recently for numerous controversies related to examinations across India, including the NEET UG paper leak and technical glitches during CUET UG.
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