Panel: Pen-Paper Exams Prevent Leaks, NTA's Online Approach Fails

• Parliamentary committee suggests shifting to pen and paper exams to prevent paper leaks in India, citing NTA's lack of confidence.
• The committee noted that 5 out of 14 NTA exams in 2024 faced major issues, including postponements, leaks (NEET-UG), and delayed results.
• CBSE and UPSC exams were highlighted as successful leak-proof models for pen and paper tests.
• Recommendations include NTA emulating CBSE/UPSC, conducting computer-based tests only at government centers, and creating a nationwide blacklist of tainted vendors.

Why It Matters: It suggests major changes to India's exam system to prevent leaks.